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Charities defend their independence against Westminster ‘interference’

NEWS 16 June 2014 by Graham Martin

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A coalition of charities has responded to alleged attempts by the Westminster government to clamp down on campaigning

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-defend-their-independence-against-westminster-interference

Third sector workers should be given the living wage

NEWS 14 August 2014 by Third Force News Guest

Management

A government report has outlined recommendations for workers in private and public industries to strive for better practice

https://tfn.scot/news/government-welcomes-living-wage-for-charity-workers

Victory for campaigners over Glen Affric windfarm

NEWS 10 July 2015 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

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Government ministers decide against granting planning permission for a six-turbine windfarm in one of Scotland's most beautiful glens

https://tfn.scot/news/victory-as-groups-fend-off-wind-farm-developer

The likely impact of the budget on UK charities

OPINION 14 March 2014 Guest post

Funding & Finance

Nick Sladden of Baker Tilly expects to see more measures to prevent charities being used for tax avoidance in Wednesday's budget

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-likely-impact-of-the-budget-on-uk-charities

The Gift Aid pledge in the chancellor’s budget lacks detail

OPINION 20 March 2014 Guest post

Funding & Finance

John Low from the Charities Aid Foundation says there were positives for charities in the budget, but the government needs to provide more detail

https://tfn.scot/opinion/budget-gift-aid-pledge-lacks-detail

UK charities warn fuel poverty progress has slowed

NEWS 9 May 2016 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Efforts to eradicate fuel poverty has stalled badly, new report shows

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-charities-warn-fuel-poverty-progress-has-slowed

Obesity crackdown plans welcomed

NEWS 27 October 2017 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The Scottish Government is set to restrict sales of junk food, and call for a restriction on advertising

https://tfn.scot/news/obesity-crackdown-plans-welcomed

Group vows to continue Named Person fight

NEWS 27 November 2017 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Campaigners have said they will launch a second legal fight if the bill is voted in

https://tfn.scot/news/group-vows-to-continue-named-person-fight

Scots want tough action on climate change

NEWS 20 December 2017 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

Environmental campaigners have said a consultation on the climate change bill backs their calls for zero emissions by 2050

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-want-tough-action-on-climate-change

Call for Scottish Government to save care homes

NEWS 12 January 2018 by Rab Armour

Management

Some 160 elderly residents face eviction

https://tfn.scot/news/call-for-scottish-gov-to-save-care-homes

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Charities defend their independence against Westminster ‘interference’

Third sector workers should be given the living wage

Victory for campaigners over Glen Affric windfarm

The likely impact of the budget on UK charities

The Gift Aid pledge in the chancellor’s budget lacks detail

UK charities warn fuel poverty progress has slowed

Obesity crackdown plans welcomed

Group vows to continue Named Person fight

Scots want tough action on climate change

Call for Scottish Government to save care homes

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