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End tax on elderly and disabled

OPINION 17 February 2015 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Ian Hood explains why council social care charges are an unfair tax on the elderly and disabled and should be scrapped

https://tfn.scot/opinion/end-tax-on-elderly-and-disabled

SCVO calls for “targeted approach” to VAT refunds

NEWS 9 March 2015 by Rab Armour

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Leading bodies call for VAT scheme to be extended while SCVO tempers this with call for targeted approach

https://tfn.scot/news/scvo-calls-for-targeted-approach-to-vat-refunds

Troubled charity starts probe into how it is run

NEWS 18 March 2016 by Graham Martin

Management

Citizen’s Advice Scotland has appointed experts to lead an investigation into itself

https://tfn.scot/news/troubled-charity-starts-probe-into-its-own-running

Scottish Government needs a reality check on climate

NEWS 5 March 2021 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

Regeneration & Housing

Rethink required for climate targets

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-needs-a-reality-check-on-climate

Charities call for green homes investment

NEWS 28 August 2017 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

WWF Scotland and the British Lung Foundation Scotland want energy efficient homes

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-for-green-homes-investment

Communities local decisions pledge

NEWS 7 September 2020 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

Cosla has revealed its plans for helping Scotland to rebuild post-coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/news/communities-local-decisions-pledge

Death knell sounded for Universal Credit as Tory MPs rebel

NEWS 29 September 2017 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Rebellion means UK government faces problems voting changes through

https://tfn.scot/news/death-knell-sounded-for-universal-credit-as-tory-mps-rebel

Victory for campaigners as disposable vapes set to be banned

NEWS 29 January 2024 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Worring numbers of children are being targeted by manufacturers

https://tfn.scot/news/victory-for-campaigners-as-disposable-vapes-set-to-be-banned

Scottish Government must now deliver on mental health pledges

NEWS 30 June 2023 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

"The strategy offers hope of improved mental health and wellbeing for people in Scotland"

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-must-now-deliver-on-mental-health-pledges

Coalition calls for “ambition” as community benefits consultation launched

NEWS 20 December 2024 by Niall Christie

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Environment & International

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

The consultation comes after repeated calls from the Coalition for an update to community benefit standards from clean energy developments.

https://tfn.scot/news/coalition-calls-for-ambition-as-community-benefits-consultation-launched

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End tax on elderly and disabled

SCVO calls for “targeted approach” to VAT refunds

Troubled charity starts probe into how it is run

Scottish Government needs a reality check on climate

Charities call for green homes investment

Communities local decisions pledge

Death knell sounded for Universal Credit as Tory MPs rebel

Victory for campaigners as disposable vapes set to be banned

Scottish Government must now deliver on mental health pledges

Coalition calls for “ambition” as community benefits consultation launched

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