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Groups say bill must offer genuine empowerment

NEWS 9 June 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Charities warn amendments to bill must stay in place to offer genuine democratic change for communities

https://tfn.scot/news/groups-say-bill-must-offer-genuine-empowerment

New powers for Scotland: charities asked for input

NEWS 24 June 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Charities will play a crucial role in developing Scotland’s new powers, social justice secretary Alex Neil has pledged

https://tfn.scot/news/civil-society-crucial-to-application-of-new-powers

People in poverty would fill Hampden 18 times

NEWS 26 June 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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The number of people living in poverty in Scotland would fill Hampden Park multiple times, say campaigners

https://tfn.scot/news/people-in-poverty-would-fill-hampden-18-times

Women bear brunt of benefit cuts

NEWS 6 July 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Urgent action needed to support women bearing brunt of draconian welfare cuts

https://tfn.scot/news/women-bear-brunt-of-benefit-cuts

Food poverty alliance declares war on hunger

NEWS 19 October 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

The country’s first foodbank taskforce has convened, with the aim of eradicating hunger in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/food-poverty-alliance-declares-war-on-hunger

Disabled mount UN challenge against UK government

NEWS 26 March 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Last gasp challenge mounted in attempt to save Independent Living Fund from closure

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-mount-un-challenge-against-uk-government

Government admits ESA is failing

NEWS 20 June 2014 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Leaked documents show UK government is concerned its key welfare benefit is failing

https://tfn.scot/news/government-admits-esa-is-failing

Apprenticeship Levy cash will support skills, training and employment

OPINION 23 May 2017 Guest post

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Jamie Hepburn MSP outlines how the Scottish Government plans to spend its share of the Apprenticeship Levy

https://tfn.scot/opinion/apprenticeship-levy-cash-will-support-skills-training-and-employment

New powers must be used to blitz child poverty

NEWS 21 October 2016 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Activists have called on the Scottish Government to use new social security powers to eradicate child poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/new-powers-must-be-used-to-blitz-child-poverty

Local charities are the bedrock of our communities

NEWS 16 December 2016 by Graham Martin

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The majority of the public value the contribution small, local charities make to their communities, research has shown

https://tfn.scot/news/local-charities-are-the-bedrock-of-our-communities

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Groups say bill must offer genuine empowerment

New powers for Scotland: charities asked for input

People in poverty would fill Hampden 18 times

Women bear brunt of benefit cuts

Food poverty alliance declares war on hunger

Disabled mount UN challenge against UK government

Government admits ESA is failing

Apprenticeship Levy cash will support skills, training and employment

New powers must be used to blitz child poverty

Local charities are the bedrock of our communities

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