Fact check
FFS explains: how does EU trade work?
Ferret Fact Service takes a look at how European Union trade works, and what the UK’s options may be after Brexit.
UK Government
Fact check, Politics
Has Scotland been ‘short-changed’ by £2.9bn in the Conservative-DUP deal?
The SNP says the DUP deal has “short-changed” Scotland to the tune of £2.9bn which would have come through the Barnett formula. This is not quite accurate.
Fact check, Politics
Is no Brexit deal with the EU better than a bad deal?
Ferret Fact Service looks at Theresa May’s claim that no Brexit deal with the European Union is preferable to a bad deal for the UK.
Crime and justice, Privacy and surveillance
Leak: counter-terrorism strategy in Scotland focuses on sectarianism and far right
Most work under the UK Government’s counter terrorism strategy in Scotland is aimed at tackling sectarian and extreme right wing ideologies.
Environment, Fracking
Ineos plans for fracked gas at Grangemouth under fire
A £450 million plan by Ineos to develop the Grangemouth petrochemical complex for fracking is facing fierce opposition.
Nuclear weapons
Westminster under fire for defying UN on nuclear weapons
The UK government has been lambasted for rejecting a move by the United Nations to outlaw nuclear weapons.
Human rights, International
Hundreds of thousands Yemeni children face starvation
Harrowing images of starving children have revealed the horror of Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
Human rights, International
Acclaimed Pakistani campaigner criticises UK’s counter terrorism strategy
A prominent human rights activist from Pakistan has criticised the UK Government’s counter terrorism strategy during a visit to Scotland.
Arms trade, Human rights, International
Exclusive footage of alleged war crime in Yemen
Footage of an alleged war crime in Yemen involving a UK made bomb has been obtained by The Ferret.