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As the year winds down, we’re thrilled to share something extra-special with you: our limited edition Ferret the Halls holiday bundle!
FFS Explains: Scotland’s drug crisis
Ferret Fact Service looked at the data behind the Scotland's drug crisis, and its impact on the country today.
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Plus, a snapshot of the impact our journalism has had over the past month.
Claim just under half of crimes went unsolved last year is Mostly True
The Scottish Government continues to be criticised by opposition parties over its record on crime and justice. On…
Claim of patients waiting years for NHS treatment is Mostly True
Scottish Labour has attacked the Scottish Government’s record on NHS waiting times repeatedly in recent years. During first…
Claim that Humza Yousaf knew of Hamas attacks before the public is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks into a YouTube video claiming that Humza Yousaf knew about the Hamas-led attacks in Israel in October 2023 before the general public.
Explained: The rise of online misogyny
Misogynistic attitudes have existed throughout history, but some young men are being caught up in a newly-packaged version…
Claim levels of crime are currently at 40-year lows is Mostly False
John Swinney defended the Scottish Government’s record on justice during first minister’s questions (FMQs) on October 26, claiming…
What has The Ferret been up to in September? People-powered storytelling, and our new reader survey
As we wave summer goodbye, The Ferret looks back at what we’ve achieved this past month, and how our journalism makes a difference in Scotland and beyond.
