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Claim face masks are not effective against Covid-19 is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim that face masks are not effective against Covid-19.
Podcast: Nightlife culture under threat from Covid-19 restrictions
The Government’s lack of engagement with the country’s clubs and music venues – is “unacceptable” according to industry chiefs.
FFS Explains: How do people claim asylum in the UK?
Ferret Fact Service looks at how people apply for asylum in the UK and some of the myths which surround the process.
Claim Sturgeon signed ‘once in a generation’ indyref agreement is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross about whether Nicola Sturgeon signed an agreement that the 2014 referendum would be a 'once in a lifetime' vote.
Twenty children killed in Yemen since UK resumed selling bombs to Saudi Arabia
Twenty children have been killed in Yemen since the UK government resumed arms sales to Saudi Arabia just over one month ago.
Sex workers urge decriminalisation as Covid-19 lockdown takes toll
Campaigners in Scotland have urged the Scottish Government to decriminalise sex work, as many suffer during the coronavirus lockdown.
Claim Scottish Government got £21m from Summer economic update is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about the amount of money coming to the Scottish Government from the chancellor's summer budget update.
UK Government office deal sparks £6.5m payout to tax haven firm
The property deal behind the construction of the new UK Government Edinburgh office hub generated a £6.5m dividend payout to a tax haven firm.
UK government broke inspection rules at Scottish bomb factory
The UK government has failed to meet its official criteria for conducting “regular and thorough inspections” of arms facilities every three years at a controversial bomb factory in Scotland.