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Experts warn Scotland’s child poverty targets will be missed

NEWS 25 January 2022 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

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Levels of child poverty in Scotland are stagnating and possibly even growing

https://tfn.scot/news/experts-warn-scotlands-child-poverty-targets-will-be-missed

UK Government told it must support sector to cover increasing costs after budget announcements

NEWS 26 November 2025 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

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Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

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Rising wage levels and changes to salary sacrifice schemes will have an effect on third sector

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-government-told-it-must-support-sector-to-cover-increasing-costs-after-budget-announcements

Report shows a way for MSPs to defy Westminster over benefits sanctions

NEWS 19 August 2016 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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The Scottish Government must not squander a historic chance to shelter vulnerable people against the worst excesses of the punitive sanctions regime

https://tfn.scot/news/dont-pass-up-historic-chance-to-bust-benefit-sanctions

How to influence legislation in the Scottish Parliament

OPINION 1 October 2019 Guest post

Health & Social Care

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Robert McGeachy and Mark Ballard give a preview of their book, The Public Affairs Guide to Scotland: Influencing Policy and Legislation

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-to-influence-legislation-in-the-scottish-parliament

VAT from PPE to be donated to charities

NEWS 21 May 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

NHS charities are set to benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds for PPE donations made earlier this year

https://tfn.scot/news/vat-from-ppe-to-be-donated-to-charities

Mother Teresa charity faces claims of selling children

NEWS 18 July 2018 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

The Missionaries of Charity is set to be investigated by the Indian Government

https://tfn.scot/news/mother-teresa-charity-faces-claims-of-selling-children

Campaign seeks to save Scotland’s outdoor centres

NEWS 8 September 2020 by Gavin Stuart

Families & Young People

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Without financial support, many residential venues face closure

https://tfn.scot/news/campaign-seeks-to-save-scotlands-outdoor-centres

Foodbank demand doubles during lockdown

NEWS 8 September 2020 by Gavin Stuart

Social Justice & Poverty

Campaigners call on governments to address rising poverty levels

https://tfn.scot/news/food-bank-demand-doubles-during-lockdown

Leaked memo reveals plans to cut sickness benefits

NEWS 3 July 2015 by Rab 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

Plea for public to be allowed to house refugees

NEWS 5 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

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Charity has registered 3,500 residents willing to take someone in to their home

https://tfn.scot/news/plea-for-public-to-be-allowed-to-house-refugees

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Experts warn Scotland’s child poverty targets will be missed

UK Government told it must support sector to cover increasing costs after budget announcements

Report shows a way for MSPs to defy Westminster over benefits sanctions

How to influence legislation in the Scottish Parliament

VAT from PPE to be donated to charities

Mother Teresa charity faces claims of selling children

Campaign seeks to save Scotland’s outdoor centres

Foodbank demand doubles during lockdown

Leaked memo reveals plans to cut sickness benefits

Plea for public to be allowed to house refugees

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