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UK Government considering scrapping gender equality funding pledge for international aid

NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie

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The commitment has been in place since 2023, but is under consideration at Westminster.

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-government-considering-scrapping-gender-equality-funding-pledge-for-international-aid

Action on climate change is a "scientific and moral imperative" say civil society leaders

NEWS 14 May 2024 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

More than 30 individuals have signed statements calling on the Scottish and UK governments to “bridge the widening gap” between promises and practical action

https://tfn.scot/news/action-on-climate-change-is-a-scientific-and-moral-imperative-say-civil-society-leaders

Scottish mine-clearing charity gets further funds to clean up war zones

NEWS 22 January 2025 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Funding & Finance

A total of more than £7 million will be provided

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-mine-clearing-charity-gets-further-funds-to-clean-up-war-zones

Council cuts jeopardising youth work

NEWS 18 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Chief of the national agency for youth work calls for more funding

https://tfn.scot/news/council-cuts-jeopardising-youth-work

A fairer funding model for hospice care in Scotland is needed now more than ever

OPINION 21 November 2024 by Jackie Stone

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Jackie Stone says hospices now face a perfect storm

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-fairer-funding-model-for-hospice-care-in-scotland-is-needed-now-more-than-ever

Brexit and big business threat to human rights

NEWS 22 February 2018 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Human rights in the UK are suffering a double-pronged attack from Brexit and big business interests, warns Amnesty

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-and-big-business-threat-to-human-rights

Surplus food is no solution to food poverty

OPINION 23 June 2015 Guest post

Regeneration & Housing

Martin Sime argues foodbanks are a symbol of human kindness, not a blight on our society

https://tfn.scot/opinion/surplus-food-is-no-solution-to-food-poverty

Time to declare a national food emergency

OPINION 14 June 2022 by Angela Moohan

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Never has there been more of a need for Governments in Holyrood and Westminster to take decisive action to ensure that everyone has access to good food

https://tfn.scot/opinion/time-to-declare-a-national-food-emergency

Small international charities facing ruin

NEWS 7 August 2020 by Rab Armour

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With no government help, many of the world's poorest will suffer most

https://tfn.scot/news/small-international-charities-facing-ruin

Welfare fund failing the poorest

NEWS 16 July 2014 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Figures reveal huge disparity in Scottish Welfare Fund awards depending on where applicants live

https://tfn.scot/news/welfare-fund-failing-the-poorest

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UK Government considering scrapping gender equality funding pledge for international aid

Action on climate change is a "scientific and moral imperative" say civil society leaders

Scottish mine-clearing charity gets further funds to clean up war zones

Council cuts jeopardising youth work

A fairer funding model for hospice care in Scotland is needed now more than ever

Brexit and big business threat to human rights

Surplus food is no solution to food poverty

Time to declare a national food emergency

Small international charities facing ruin

Welfare fund failing the poorest

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