Government names areas being assessed for new munitions plants after The Ferret uncovers hidden details in a botched FoI ...

A botched freedom of information response has revealed sites in the frame for the UK’s expanding weapons programme.

A Russian oligarch praised by Vladimir Putin has amassed a UK property portfolio under the veil of secretive offshore trusts, ...

Hundreds of protected areas are under pressure from Scotland’s massive deer herd. Most agree deer numbers must be controlled to protect the environment, but are split on what should be done.

The annual Scottish Government report on its revenue and spending, known as GERS, has been a lightning rod for controversy An arms lobby group urged the UK and Scottish Governments to crack down on ...

Photographer Rayna Carruthers has been documenting pro-Palestine protests in Scotland for two years, particularly in recent ...

Rob has more than 40 years’ experience specialising in reporting on environmental issues. He has co-authored three books about nuclear power, produced radio and television programmes. He likes ...

Paul is an investigative journalist with a focus on the environment, energy and climate change. His work has been featured by Channel 4 News and the UK’s leading newspapers. When not Ferreting he can ...

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Students working in Edinburgh University were “interrogated” by police at their desks over posters featuring Palestinians killed by the Israeli military, prompting dozens to sign a letter of complaint ...

A Scottish Government scheme to give free bikes to school children who cannot afford them has been criticised after reports Knife crime has made headlines in recent weeks, after the death of a boy at ...