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Consultation launches on changes to FOI law

NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie

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Holyrood is set to scrutinise proposed rule changes

https://tfn.scot/news/consultation-launches-on-changes-to-foi-law

Huge medical breakthrough hailed by charity but warning made over defunding services

NEWS 24 September 2025 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Breakthrough hailed as miraculous but services in Scotland could suffer

https://tfn.scot/news/huge-medical-breakthrough-hailed-by-charity-but-warns-over-defunding-services

New members appointed to the Scottish Human Rights Commission

NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie

Management

The new commissioners include those with third sector experience.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-members-appointed-to-the-scottish-human-rights-commission

Manifesto is a route map to ending homelessness in Scotland

NEWS 10 October 2025 by Graham Martin

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Regeneration & Housing

Cyrenians say we need much more social housing but we cannot simply build our way out of homelessness

https://tfn.scot/news/manifesto-is-a-route-map-to-ending-homelessness-in-scotland

Threatened species highlight the need for nature recovery targets

NEWS 31 October 2025 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

The activists were representing wildlife as MSPs debated the Natural Environment Bill because it cannot vote

https://tfn.scot/news/threatened-species-highlight-the-need-for-nature-recovery-targets

Scottish Government rough sleeping claim rubbished by campaigners

NEWS 6 April 2021 by Rab Armour

Officials claim action during pandemic has worked

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-rough-sleeping-claim-rubbished-by-campaigners

Work together to protect our nature sites

NEWS 13 May 2019 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

More action is needed to improve the condition of Scotland’s most important nature conservation areas, according to RSPB Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/work-together-to-protect-our-nature-sites

Young carers hide their responsibilities to avoid being bullied

NEWS 2 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Carers Trust Scotland reveals 40% of young carers haven't told a friend that they look after a loved one at home

https://tfn.scot/news/young-carers-hide-their-responsibilities-to-avoid-being-bullied

Youngsters and elderly sink into poverty

NEWS 4 December 2017 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation's annual report has revealed that poverty rises are occurring which have not been seen for 20 years

https://tfn.scot/news/youngsters-and-elderly-sink-into-poverty

Youngsters to hit the great outdoors

NEWS 21 May 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Ramblers Scotland has launched a new award scheme which aims to get people out and about in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/youngsters-to-hit-the-great-outdoors

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Consultation launches on changes to FOI law

Huge medical breakthrough hailed by charity but warning made over defunding services

New members appointed to the Scottish Human Rights Commission

Manifesto is a route map to ending homelessness in Scotland

Threatened species highlight the need for nature recovery targets

Scottish Government rough sleeping claim rubbished by campaigners

Work together to protect our nature sites

Young carers hide their responsibilities to avoid being bullied

Youngsters and elderly sink into poverty

Youngsters to hit the great outdoors

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