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Hi ,

I know I always say this, but there is A LOT going on at Ferret HQ.

We've launched our new long-term series - Mind the Health Gap - with a couple of cracking stories. First, a look at the work done by energy advisors in Govanhill to help those struggling with their bills, and an explainer on Scotland's health inequalities. You can read them both on our website if you follow the links in this very newsletter.

We are also ferreting away on a new series in collaboration with The Herald, which will be coming very soon. We can't say too much about it yet, but it does involve a look at the state of Scotland's cities. Keep reading your Underground newsletter for a big announcement next week.

Yours,
Ali from The Ferret
Story of the week
An in-depth look at a Ferret investigation
It’s 11am and before he starts his long restaurant shift, Ioan has a couple of hours to play with his three-year-old son, among whose main loves are his toy cars and Spider-Man.

The 22-year-old father – who had previously lived in a flat with a prepayment meter – didn’t understand that because he was not providing his energy company with readings, his bills were under-estimated. Earlier this year it emerged the family owed £2,200 – an impossible sum to pay on their household income.

Friends put him in touch with South Seeds – a community organisation in Glasgow’s Southside neighbourhood of Govanhill – which provides an energy advice service.
What did we dig up this week?
A round up of our investigations in the last seven days
Hundreds urge action over finance crisis at Edinburgh University
A letter was sent to university management to express concern over staff left with no pay for weeks, suppliers’ bills unpaid and students at risk of homelessness.
National park authority accused of geological failings
A critical report has alleged a series of failings by national park chiefs in protecting the unique geological heritage in their care.
How stark are Scotland’s health inequalities? FFS explains
Ferret Fact Service looked at some of the indicators of health inequality, to explore how this hits some areas harder than others.
Question of the Week
Is Scotland doing enough to reduce health inequalities?
We now have a platform exclusive for Ferret Underground subscribers where you can share ideas about future investigations, answer polls and more!

Create an account here to get access.
The FFS Show
Our misinformation and fact-checking podcast
FFS Show 42: Migration, Manston and the asylum backlog

Are you confused about what's happening at the Manston migrant centre, and what the situation is with people crossing the channel in small boats?

Ali and Paul take a look into these issues in the latest FFS Show podcast.
Best of the rest
Investigations we've enjoyed from around the world
How one of Korea’s most beloved US imports turned into a death trap
Thousands went to Itaewon to celebrate Halloween. More than 150 were crushed to death. (Daily Beast)

How Qatar bought up Britain
As the world’s attention turns to the World Cup, an investigation reveals that the emirate and its ruling family have amassed a £10bn property empire. (Guardian)

Inside the global hack-for-hire industry
British investigators have been able to commission 'hack-for-hire' firms with little fear that they will be prosecuted for breaking the law. (Bureau/The Times)

Any comments? Have you seen something we could include? Email us at contact@theferret.scot.

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