It's an unusual week in the media, as one story understandably dominates the headlines.
Here at The Ferret, we are continuing to produce our investigations, fact-checks, explainers and podcasts on a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, stories regarding the Royal family.
No matter what is happening in the UK politically or constitutionally we feel that The Ferret should stick to what you pay us for, which is producing exclusive investigative journalism
that holds power to account.
Warm wishes, Ali from The Ferret
Story of the week
An in-depth look at a Ferret investigation
Anti-abortion lobbyists have met with MPs more than 100 times since 2021. The Ferret can reveal who has met with the controversial activists, including government ministers and MPs from all major parties.
A round up of our investigations in the last seven days
Claim on energy price rise in UK, France, Germany is Half True The energy crisis has affected countries across Europe, and comparisons are being made between different nations.
FFS Explains: Scotland’s rent freeze and eviction ban Last week the Scottish
Government announced a package of measures to help renters during the cost of living crisis.
Zarah Sultana claims on oil and gas links of Liz Truss
The Coventry South MP posted a widely-shared tweet about the new PM’s connections to the oil and gas industry.
FFS explains: The Queen’s death and the right to protest Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II there has been controversy about the policing of protests at state events around the country.
The FFS Show
Our misinformation and fact-checking podcast
This episode features Ferret journalist Paul Dobson in the co-host chair, and he and Ali discuss the Scottish Government's new rent freeze
announcement.
Ali also spoke to Professor Sander van der Linden from the University of Cambridge, about his research into the idea of inoculating people against misinformation.
Investigations we've enjoyed from around the world
China is harvesting DNA from thousands of Tibetans According to two new reports, authorities are out to collect DNA information from residents across the autonomous region. (Vice News)
How Scientology allegedly exploits foreign workers The church has used an obscure visa to bring in thousands of laborers to the US — and benefit from their work. (NY Mag)
'Man in black' exposed by the Russian women he terrorised A Russian police officer's takeaway food order was the breakthrough clue which helped a group of women reveal his true identity. (BBC News)
