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theferret, 23 hours ago to random

Explainer: Scotland’s private rental sector

The Ferret looks at the impact that Scottish Government legislation on the number of rental properties and landlords in Scotland.

https://theferret.scot/explainer-scotlands-private-rental-sector/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=explainer-scotlands-private-rental-sector

theferret, 1 day ago to random

Keeping the door open: how a new approach could stop evictions and inspire change

Scotland is in the grip of a rental crisis. As our investigation highlights concerning levels of evictions, we investigate what Scotland needs to bring about change.

https://theferret.scot/how-new-approach-stop-evictions-inspire-change/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-new-approach-stop-evictions-inspire-change

theferret, 4 days ago to random

Far right ‘terrorist’ and ‘racist’ posts broke rules, election watchdog staff claimed

Election watchdog staff accused senior figures in the far right Homeland party of breaking their code of conduct with “terrorist literature” and “racist” posts.

https://theferret.scot/far-right-terrorist-racist-rules-election-watchdog/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=far-right-terrorist-racist-rules-election-watchdog

theferret, 8 days ago to random

Edinburgh University denies surveillance claims by student protestors

Security staff at Edinburgh University have been accused of “intimidating” student protestors by threatening to use Wi-Fi data to “damage their careers”.

https://theferret.scot/edinburgh-university-denies-surveillance-claims/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=edinburgh-university-denies-surveillance-claims

theferret, 14 days ago to random

Alarm over nuclear safety lapses on the Clyde

The number of safety incidents that could have leaked radiation at the Trident nuclear base on the Clyde has risen to the highest in 15 years.

https://theferret.scot/nuclear-safety-lapses-clyde-alarm/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=nuclear-safety-lapses-clyde-alarm

theferret, 15 days ago to random

‘A foundation to build on’: Can Scotland’s first safer injection site tackle the drugs crisis?

This summer, Glasgow will become the first city in the UK to open an authorised safer drug consumption facility. But can it help tackle the drugs crisis?

https://theferret.scot/scotland-first-safer-injection-site-drugs-crisis/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=scotland-first-safer-injection-site-drugs-crisis

theferret, 22 days ago to random

Revealed: UK government gave oil licences to IDF-linked firm

The parent company of a North Sea oil firm is also the part owner of a firm which has been providing fuel to IDF vehicles.

https://theferret.scot/government-gave-oil-licences-to-idf-linked-firm/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=government-gave-oil-licences-to-idf-linked-firm

theferret, 27 days ago to random

Scottish Government climate partner challenged over dirty investments

Lombard Odier is facing a complaint to B Corp over its fossil fuel investments, at the same time as it partners with the Scottish Government on a tree planting scheme.

https://theferret.scot/scottish-government-climate-partner-investments/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=scottish-government-climate-partner-investments

theferret, 28 days ago to random

What happens now the ‘rent cap’ has ended?

Ferret Fact Service looks at

https://theferret.scot/what-happens-now-the-rent-cap-has-ended/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=what-happens-now-the-rent-cap-has-ended

theferret, 29 days ago to random

‘Greenwashing territory’: Tree-planting Abrdn boosts investments in US fossil fuel firms

Scottish investment giant Abrdn upped its shares in a host of US fossil fuel firms last year, while also claiming millions of taxpayer money for a carbon offsetting scheme.

https://theferret.scot/abrdn-greenwashing-tree-planting/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=abrdn-greenwashing-tree-planting

theferret, 1 month ago to random

Secretly filmed fox hunts accused of ‘bogus drag hunting’

Mounted hunts have been filmed covertly and reported to Police Scotland for allegedly flouting a new law to prevent illegal fox hunting with packs of dogs.

https://theferret.scot/secretly-filmed-fox-hunts-bogus-drag-hunting/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=secretly-filmed-fox-hunts-bogus-drag-hunting

theferret, 1 month ago to random

Aberdeen University condemns Israel’s ‘systematic destruction of Palestinian educational institutions’

Aberdeen University’s senate has condemned Israel’s “systematic destruction of Palestinian educational institutions”.

https://theferret.scot/aberdeen-university-condemns-israel/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=aberdeen-university-condemns-israel

theferret, 1 month ago to random

‘Greedy’ Ineos claims Grangemouth grant despite refinery closure

Ineos has been branded as ‘greedy’ for taking over £400,000 in Scottish taxpayer ‘handouts’ months after it announced the closure of the Grangemouth refinery.

https://theferret.scot/ineos-claims-grangemouth-grant-despite-closure/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=ineos-claims-grangemouth-grant-despite-closure

theferret, 1 month ago to random

What does Scotland’s new hate crime change?

Ferret Fact Service looks at the changes in the new hate crime law.

https://theferret.scot/what-does-scotlands-new-hate-crime-change/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=what-does-scotlands-new-hate-crime-change

theferret, 1 month ago to random

Wildlife objection to salmon farm spiked after industry lobbying

The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency withdrew an objection to proposed new salmon cages near the island of Barra after intensive lobbying.

https://theferret.scot/wildlife-objection-to-salmon-farm-spiked/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=wildlife-objection-to-salmon-farm-spiked

theferret, 1 month ago to random

Reform UK suspends Scots candidates for ‘vile and offensive’ remarks

Reform UK has suspended two Scottish general election candidates after a Ferret investigation uncovered their controversial comments.

https://theferret.scot/reform-uk-suspends-scots-candidates-remarks/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=reform-uk-suspends-scots-candidates-remarks

theferret, 1 month ago to random

Revealed: The revolving door between fossil fuel industry and the UK Government

Over 100 people from the oil and gas sector have taken up senior government roles, and two dozen have left such positions to work for major oil companies.

https://theferret.scot/revolving-door-fossil-fuel-industry-uk-government/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=revolving-door-fossil-fuel-industry-uk-government

theferret, 1 month ago to random

Scottish Government accused of “broken promises” over marine protection

The Scottish Government has been accused of “very serious political delays” over its promises to better protect the marine environment.

https://theferret.scot/scottish-government-delays-marine-environment/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=scottish-government-delays-marine-environment

theferret, 1 month ago to random

Revealed: Chronic North Sea oil spills threaten marine protected areas

There have been more than 2,000 oil spills in the North Sea since 2011, including 215 in marine protection areas.

https://theferret.scot/north-sea-oil-spills-threat-marine-protected-areas/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=north-sea-oil-spills-threat-marine-protected-areas

theferret, 1 month ago to random

Claim more than 12,000 died before ambulance could reach hospital in 2023 is False

Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about people who had an ambulance called for them but died before reaching hospital.

https://theferret.scot/claim-12000-died-ambulance-hospital-false/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=claim-12000-died-ambulance-hospital-false

theferret, 1 month ago to random

Safety fears over drug residues in grouse after watchdog fails to test any Scottish birds

Experts call for a moratorium on the use of medicated grit until the potential damage to the environment is established.

https://theferret.scot/safety-fears-over-drug-residues-in-grouse-after-watchdog-fails-to-test-any-scottish-birds/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=safety-fears-over-drug-residues-in-grouse-after-watchdog-fails-to-test-any-scottish-birds

theferret, 1 month ago to random

NEW: A new far right political party led by a man who styles himself on Adolf Hitler and spoke at an anti-asylum seeker rally in Elgin, has been approved to stand in elections by the Electoral Commission. https://theferret.scot/far-right-hitler-lookalike-political-party/

theferret, 2 months ago to random

NEW: Almost 300 workers caring for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people have been struck off for inappropriate, abusive and sometimes criminal behaviour in the last three years, equivalent to almost two every week. https://theferret.scot/two-scottish-care-workers-struck-off-every-week/

theferret, 2 months ago to random

Two Scottish care workers struck off every week

Some 300 workers caring for Scotland’s most vulnerable people have been struck off for inappropriate, abusive and sometimes criminal behaviour in a three year period.

https://theferret.scot/two-scottish-care-workers-struck-off-every-week/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=two-scottish-care-workers-struck-off-every-week

theferret, 2 months ago to random

Psychic healer charges almost £900 to treat ‘disease’ and trauma at Edinburgh event

A psychic healer, previously convicted for claiming he can cure cancer, is holding an event in Edinburgh which he claims will “transform lives”.

https://theferret.scot/psychic-healer-event-trauma-disease-edinburgh/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=psychic-healer-event-trauma-disease-edinburgh