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Charities convince first minister to listen to 1,000 care experienced young people

NEWS 30 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Nicola Sturgeon recently spent time speaking to those supported by Who Cares? Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-convince-first-minister-to-listen-to-1000-care-experienced-young

Multinationals can be a force for good, research finds

NEWS 18 October 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

Multinational companies are challenging preconceptions by fighting for human rights and protecting whistleblowers, a report has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/multinationals-can-be-a-force-for-good-research-finds

New fuel poverty targets must be met say charities

NEWS 9 March 2017 by Graham Martin

Regeneration & Housing

New targets will be set for eradicating fuel poverty in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/new-fuel-poverty-targets-must-be-met-say-charities

Humanist Society drops court action against Scottish Government

NEWS 30 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

The Scottish Government has issued new guidance to head teachers telling them to consider pupils' views when it comes to taking part in religious ceremonies

https://tfn.scot/news/humanists-drop-court-action-against-scottish-government

Outrage as anti-abortion group gets £250k from tampon tax

NEWS 3 April 2017 by Robert Armour

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Campaigners say they are shocked pro-life charity gets large award from the UK government fund

https://tfn.scot/news/outrage-as-anti-abortion-group-gets-250k-from-tampon-tax

Leading charities critical of government dementia strategy

NEWS 28 June 2017 by Robert Armour

Health & Social Care

National dementia strategy does not address critical concerns, charities warn

https://tfn.scot/news/leading-charities-critical-of-government-dementia-strategy

MSPs back call for LGBT education in all Scots schools

NEWS 28 June 2017 by Robert Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Campaign gathers support from cross-party group of MSPs

https://tfn.scot/news/msps-back-call-for-lgbt-education-in-all-scots-schools

Scots families made homeless by Tory benefit cuts

NEWS 30 June 2017 by Graham Martin

Regeneration & Housing

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Families facing eviction due to the Westminster Tory government’s benefits cap are ramping up a series of actions in their battle for justice

https://tfn.scot/news/families-made-homeless-by-tory-benefit-cuts

Call for CCTV in abattoirs to protect animals from abuse

NEWS 24 July 2017 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

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Animal rights groups are backing a petition calling for all slaughterhouses to have cameras to help prevent animal abuse

https://tfn.scot/news/animal-protection-charities-call-for-abattoir-cctv-implementation

No proof baby boxes reduce cot deaths

NEWS 3 August 2017 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The Lullaby Trust has questioned the safety of the boxes as places for babies to sleep

https://tfn.scot/news/benefits-of-infants-sleeping-in-baby-boxes-questioned

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Charities convince first minister to listen to 1,000 care experienced young people

Multinationals can be a force for good, research finds

New fuel poverty targets must be met say charities

Humanist Society drops court action against Scottish Government

Outrage as anti-abortion group gets £250k from tampon tax

Leading charities critical of government dementia strategy

MSPs back call for LGBT education in all Scots schools

Scots families made homeless by Tory benefit cuts

Call for CCTV in abattoirs to protect animals from abuse

No proof baby boxes reduce cot deaths

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