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What is ScotWind and why was it controversial?
Ferret Fact Service explains the controversy around Scotland's recent offshore wind leasing auction, ScotWind.
Claim Nicola Sturgeon said Liz Truss was useless as a ‘marzipan dildo’ in leaked message is FFS
A satirical social media post alleging insults from Nicola Sturgeon to UK Government figures went viral this week.
Claim SNP roads spending is down 95 per cent is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about Scottish Government spending on roads.
FFS explains: Political polling as 2024 begins
As a new year begins, Ferret Fact Service looks at how Scots are polling on a number of issues.
What’s going on with Scottish education statistics?
Scotland's education statistics have been in the spotlight in recent weeks.
Did Eat Out to Help Out increase Covid-19 cases?
Ferret Fact Service examines the evidence behind the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
Claim migration is at record high is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about migration by Labour leader Keir Starmer.
How did the ‘Elgin marbles’ end up in the UK?
A row has erupted over the ownership of the statues from the Parthenon in Athens on display in the British Museum.
FFS explains: Rwanda plan confusion
Ferret Fact Service explains the Rwanda policy, and how it has been misrepresented.