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Union wins right to fight for recognition at care charity

NEWS 19 July 2019 by Graham Martin

Management

A trade union has won the first round in its battle for recognition at a major Scottish social care charity

https://tfn.scot/news/union-wins-right-to-fight-for-recognition-at-care-charity

Scotland set to miss “smoke free” target

NEWS 25 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart

Health & Social Care

Cancer Research UK calls for more action to reduce smoking.

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-set-to-miss-smoke-free-target

Bold action needed on Sustainable Development Goals

NEWS 15 January 2020 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

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Oxfam Scotland has said politicians must ensure that no one is left behind in the bid to meet the goals

https://tfn.scot/news/bold-action-needed-on-sustainable-development-goals

Voices of the young are shaping how poverty is tackled in Scotland

NEWS 16 October 2025 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Regeneration & Housing

Young people are providing positive solutions

https://tfn.scot/news/voices-of-the-young-are-shaping-how-poverty-is-tackled-in-scotland

Homeless Network Scotland welcomes five new board members

NEWS 11 November 2024 by Niall Christie

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Regeneration & Housing

Homeless Network Scotland made the appointments from across the wider third sector, local, and national government.

https://tfn.scot/news/homeless-network-scotland-welcomes-five-new-board-members

New government partnership hopes to strengthen the third sector

NEWS 9 February 2026 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

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Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

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Regeneration & Housing

It has been designed as a partnership to boost outcomes and better support communities

https://tfn.scot/news/new-government-partnership-hopes-to-strengthen-the-third-sector

Wealth tax calls as income of super-rich in Scotland rockets

NEWS 20 May 2026 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Average earnings have increased by 138% since 1999, compared to an 826% increase in the wealth of the country's ten richest individuals

https://tfn.scot/news/wealth-tax-calls-as-income-of-super-rich-in-scotland-rockets

Leaders call on Burnham to address global issues driving inequality and poverty

NEWS 28 July 2026 by Rab Armour

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Money has shifted from aid to partly fund bus travel

https://tfn.scot/news/leaders-call-on-burnham-to-address-global-issues-driving-inequality-and-poverty

Experts urge charities to review VAT relief entitlement

NEWS 22 July 2026 by Niall Christie

Management

Funding & Finance

Tax experts have said charities should be eligible.

https://tfn.scot/news/experts-urge-charities-to-review-vat-relief-entitlement

220,000 Scots children cannot afford to eat healthily

NEWS 5 September 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

A study by an independent think tank has shown that many families have no choice but to eat unhealthy meals

https://tfn.scot/news/220000-scots-children-cannot-afford-to-eat-healthily

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Union wins right to fight for recognition at care charity

Scotland set to miss “smoke free” target

Bold action needed on Sustainable Development Goals

Voices of the young are shaping how poverty is tackled in Scotland

Homeless Network Scotland welcomes five new board members

New government partnership hopes to strengthen the third sector

Wealth tax calls as income of super-rich in Scotland rockets

Leaders call on Burnham to address global issues driving inequality and poverty

Experts urge charities to review VAT relief entitlement

220,000 Scots children cannot afford to eat healthily

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