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February 2024: Misattributed £104-107 billion in UK energy support to the Scottish Government, inflating SNP spending claims. Apology: “We should have said it was the UK Government… We apologise for this error.” scottishdailyexpress.co.uk April 2024: Inaccurate reporting on J.K. Rowling’s comments under Scotland’s hate crime law, suggesting legal jeopardy without basis. Apology: “We apologise for any confusion caused and have reminded our teams of the importance of accuracy.” deadline.com December 2023: Multiple instances of unclear phrasing on SNP expenses scandals (e.g., iPad data usage), deemed “inaccurate and misleading.” Apology: “We apologise that our language wasn’t clear enough.” bbc.co.uk Earlier cases (2017-2019): Apologies for misleading GDP/economic reports, GERS finances, and election graphics that distorted SNP performance. thenational.scot +2
