Are conspiracy groups trying to hijack farmers’ protests?
With protests planned across Scotland, UK farmers are voicing anger at tax changes. But there are concerns some groups are using the protests to fuel conspiracies about net-zero and more
Claim list shows MPs who voted against deporting foreign rapists is False
There has been renewed controversy over the UK Government’s handling of grooming gangs in recent weeks. X owner…
How Scotland became a ‘culture war’ lightning rod
Hate crime laws, ‘illegal prayers,’ and even chickens — what makes Scotland a global lightning rod in the 'culture war'?
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For Fact’s Sake podcast LIVE: How do we tackle online misogyny?
Missed our panel on the impact of online misogyny on young people? We’ve turned it into a podcast episode!
Explainer: Scottish fish farming
Ferret Fact Service explains the impact of fish farming in Scotland, and why it has become a lightning rod for controversy.
What has The Ferret been up to in November? Online misogyny, conferences, and more
It’s the end of another busy month here at The Ferret. Let's look back at what we’ve achieved, and how our journalism makes a difference in Scotland and beyond.
FFS explains: How well is Scotland doing on reducing climate emissions?
Scotland’s approach to tackling climate change has come under criticism in recent years.
Claim Scottish abortion law bans praying silently in your own home is False
So-called ‘buffer zones’ around abortion clinics in Scotland came into force legally in September, with the aim of …
