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Thousands of seabirds saved after court backs RSPB

NEWS 20 July 2016 by Susan Smith

Environment & International

The Court of Session has overturned a Scottish Government decision to approve the development of off-shore windfarms that would threaten rare seabirds

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-of-seabirds-saved-after-court-backs-rspb-case

Thousands turn to crisis grants as welfare cuts hit hard

NEWS 25 July 2017 by Robert Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Figures show thousands turn to emergency support as welfare cuts get tighten

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-turn-to-crisis-grants-as-welfare-cuts-hit-hard

SNP MSP criticised for taking hospitality from ciggie giant

NEWS 21 August 2017 by Robert Armour

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Questions raised as SNP MSP visited tobacco giant's factory in Switzerland

https://tfn.scot/news/snp-msp-criticised-for-taking-hospitality-from-ciggie-giant

Scots ministers deliver “nail in the coffin” for fracking industry

NEWS 28 January 2015 by Robert Armour

Environment & International

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Long awaited fracking moratorium announced by Scottish Government

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-ministers-deliver-nail-in-the-coffin-for-fracking-industry

Civil society express concerns about anti-strike legislation

NEWS 30 January 2023 by Niall Christie

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The legislation would allow Ministers to write regulations in any services within six sectors that will force workers to work during strike action.

https://tfn.scot/news/civil-society-express-concerns-about-anti-strike-legislation

Pension age proposals stalled as campaigners hail victory

NEWS 31 March 2023 by Robert Armour

Health & Social Care

UK government is pushing to raise the pension age to 68

https://tfn.scot/news/pension-age-proposals-stalled-as-campaigners-hail-victory

Charity-run museum warns of financial pressures despite SNP’s funding promise

NEWS 20 October 2023 by Niall Christie

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Culture & Leisure

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Regeneration & Housing

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Mr Yousaf said that the move would see funding levels rise to £100m more than they are at present.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-run-museum-warns-of-financial-pressures-despite-snps-funding-promise

Charity calls for National Litter Day to be introduced

NEWS 16 August 2023 by Niall Christie

Management

Environment & International

The proposal would mark Scotland’s much-delayed deposit return system for cans and bottles.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-national-litter-day-to-be-introduced

OSCR probe finds charity treasurer misused funds and trustees failed to govern

NEWS 4 July 2023 by Robert Armour

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Damning report concludes after a six year investigation

https://tfn.scot/news/oscr-probe-finds-charity-treasurer-misused-funds-and-trustees-failed-to-govern

Tragedy leads to calls for safe passage to UK for migrants

NEWS 28 October 2020 by Robert Armour

Environment & International

Another tragedy leads calls to act

https://tfn.scot/news/tragedy-leads-to-calls-for-safe-passage-to-uk-for-migrants

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Pension age proposals stalled as campaigners hail victory

Charity-run museum warns of financial pressures despite SNP’s funding promise

Charity calls for National Litter Day to be introduced

OSCR probe finds charity treasurer misused funds and trustees failed to govern

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