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The issue of dying, death and bereavement should be a priority for the next government

OPINION 14 April 2021 by Richard Meade

Health & Social Care

Richard Meade says the next Scottish Government must make the issue of dying, death and bereavement a much higher priority

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-issue-of-dying-death-and-bereavement-should-be-a-priority-for-the-next-government

New planning bill could put Scotland’s environment at risk

NEWS 5 December 2017 by Susan Smith

Regeneration & Housing

The Scottish Government's new planning bill has been met with disappointment by environment, place and planning bodies

https://tfn.scot/news/new-planning-bill-could-put-scotlands-environment-at-risk

Charities call for £50m to tackle MND

NEWS 17 September 2021 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Three organisations have said the money could allow major steps to be taken against the condition

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-for-50m-to-tackle-mnd

Research identifies need for more adaptable and accessible homes across Scotland

NEWS 22 March 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

The new study from Age Scotland makes series of recommendations for the Scottish Government and local authorities

https://tfn.scot/news/research-identifies-need-for-more-adaptable-and-accessible-homes-across-scotland

Charities call for junk food promotion ban to go ahead

NEWS 12 August 2021 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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The Scottish Government has been urged to press ahead with a bill to ban multi-buy offers on junk food

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-for-junk-food-promotion-ban-to-go-ahead

Charities call for urgent financial boost for struggling families

NEWS 18 August 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

#NeverMoreNeeded

A coalition of 120 organisations has urged for the Scottish Child Payment to be doubled to £20 a week

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-for-urgent-financial-boost-for-struggling-families

Scottish Gov slammed for millions paid to tax dodging Amazon

NEWS 5 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Millions paid to giant online retailer despite its refusal to pay Living Wage

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-gov-slammed-for-millions-paid-to-tax-dodging-amazon

Do more to help feed vulnerable Scots, poverty experts tell government

NEWS 23 April 2020 by Susan Smith

Social Justice & Poverty

People are still struggling to get emergency food despite herculean efforts from community groups to reach them

https://tfn.scot/news/show-more-leadership-on-food-poverty-experts-tell-government

Remembrance Sunday events cancelled due to Covid-19

NEWS 30 October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Management

Environment & International

Services planned in Edinburgh will not take place this year, organisers have confirmed

https://tfn.scot/news/remembrance-sunday-events-cancelled-due-to-covid-19

Poll: should income tax be raised to fight poverty?

POLL 3 November 2017 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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Poll: should income tax be raised to fight poverty?

https://tfn.scot/polls/poll-should-income-tax-be-raised-to-fight-poverty

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The issue of dying, death and bereavement should be a priority for the next government

New planning bill could put Scotland’s environment at risk

Charities call for £50m to tackle MND

Research identifies need for more adaptable and accessible homes across Scotland

Charities call for junk food promotion ban to go ahead

Charities call for urgent financial boost for struggling families

Scottish Gov slammed for millions paid to tax dodging Amazon

Do more to help feed vulnerable Scots, poverty experts tell government

Remembrance Sunday events cancelled due to Covid-19

Poll: should income tax be raised to fight poverty?

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