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Universal Credit leaving claimants out of pocket

NEWS 23 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Social Justice & Poverty

CAS said some families were losing out on £90 a week after signing on to the new benefit.

https://tfn.scot/news/universal-credit-leaving-claimants-out-of-pocket

Deposit return scheme could reduce plastic litter by 90%

NEWS 31 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

The Scottish Government initiative will see shoppers pay a 20p deposit when buying drinks in single-use containers.

https://tfn.scot/news/deposit-return-scheme-could-reduce-plastic-litter-by-90

Shake up planned for charity law in Scotland

NEWS 8 January 2019 by Rab Armour

Management

Big changes to Scots charity law proposed

https://tfn.scot/news/oscr-reveals-plans-to-shake-up-scots-charity-law

One in nine Scots species at risk of extinction

NEWS 27 December 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

WWF Scotland calls for urgent action ahead of major environmental summits.

https://tfn.scot/news/one-in-nine-scots-species-at-risk-of-extinction

DWP appeals against revealing death figures

NEWS 3 June 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Campaigners warn controversial statistics may never see light of day as DWP appeals against a freedom of information request

https://tfn.scot/news/dwp-appeals-against-revealing-death-figures

Campaign group says Scottish Government should make buying sex illegal

NEWS 8 June 2015 by TFN

Social Justice & Poverty

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Charities, public bodies and politicians say those who buy sex should be prosecuted and not those who sell it

https://tfn.scot/news/campaign-group-says-scottish-government-should-make-buying-sex-illegal

Victim Support Scotland in turmoil

NEWS 8 June 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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Redundancies, grievances and a fall out with the board lead to concerns over a vital fund

https://tfn.scot/news/victim-support-scotland-in-turmoil

Scotland fails to meet climate targets - once again

NEWS 9 June 2015 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Environmental groups expressed dismay after it was revealed Scotland has failed to meet its climate change target for the fourth year in a row

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-fails-to-meet-climate-targets-once-again

Paying the living wage makes staff work harder

NEWS 29 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

Benefits of paying living wage highlighted in new report

https://tfn.scot/news/paying-the-living-wage-makes-staff-work-harder

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

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Universal Credit leaving claimants out of pocket

Deposit return scheme could reduce plastic litter by 90%

Shake up planned for charity law in Scotland

One in nine Scots species at risk of extinction

DWP appeals against revealing death figures

Campaign group says Scottish Government should make buying sex illegal

Victim Support Scotland in turmoil

Scotland fails to meet climate targets - once again

Paying the living wage makes staff work harder

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

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