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Crackdown on unhealthy foods planned

NEWS 3 July 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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Health charities have welcomed the Scottish Government's Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan

https://tfn.scot/news/crackdown-on-unhealthy-foods-planned

Treaty banning nuclear weapons welcomed by campaigners

NEWS 10 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

The Nuclear Ban Treaty, seen as a “significant step” towards global disarmament, was endorsed by 122 nations at the UN on Friday.

https://tfn.scot/news/treaty-banning-nuclear-weapons-welcomed-by-campaigners

Sturgeon signs deal with California to curb carbon

NEWS 4 April 2017 by Robert Armour

Environment & International

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Landmark move brings both administrations closer through joint commitment

https://tfn.scot/news/sturgeon-signs-deal-with-california-to-curb-carbon

Thousands march for trans equality during Pride Edinburgh event

NEWS 24 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Culture & Leisure

The LGBTI community marched in solidarity for trans rights at the event in Edinburgh this weekend

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-march-for-trans-equality-during-edinburgh-pride-event

Leaked memo reveals plans to cut sickness benefits

NEWS 3 July 2015 by Robert Armour

Health & Social Care

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The UK government is considering reducing sickness benefits by some £30 a week

https://tfn.scot/news/leaked-memo-reveals-plans-to-cut-sickness-benefits

Charity funded medical research plays crucial role in health of Scottish economy

OPINION 14 March 2022 by Professor James Leiper

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Health & Social Care

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Charity funded research can play a pivotal role in helping the nation recover economically from the effects of the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charity-funded-medical-research-plays-crucial-role-in-health-of-scottish-economy

Scottish Government’s broadband strategy ‘failing rural communities’

NEWS 20 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Regeneration & Housing

The Scottish Government’s broadband strategy is failing rural communities, according to a report

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-broadband-strategy-failing-rural-communities

Climate coalition calls for more ambition to reach target

NEWS 4 December 2020 by Robert Armour

Progress being made but more needs to be done

https://tfn.scot/news/climate-coalition-calls-for-more-ambition-to-reach-target

Young immigrant carers can now claim allowance

NEWS 4 February 2020 by Robert Armour

Families & Young People

Carers allowance extended

https://tfn.scot/news/young-immigrant-carers-can-now-claim-allowance

Campaigners promise millions will take to streets to protect climate

NEWS 11 May 2022 by Niall Christie

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Extinction Rebellion have hit out at curbs to protest laws.

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-promise-millions-will-take-to-streets-to-protect-climate

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Thousands march for trans equality during Pride Edinburgh event

Leaked memo reveals plans to cut sickness benefits

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Scottish Government’s broadband strategy ‘failing rural communities’

Climate coalition calls for more ambition to reach target

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