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The end is in sight for the hated sanctions system

NEWS 13 September 2016 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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Major moves have been made to end the despised benefit sanctions system in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/the-end-is-in-sight-for-the-hated-sanctions-system

One in 11 species faces extinction in Scotland

NEWS 14 September 2016 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
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The clock is ticking towards midnight for an alarming number of species in Scotland – but they can still be saved if we act now, finds a new report

https://tfn.scot/news/one-in-11-species-faces-extinction-in-scotland

Millions of refugees end up relocating to other conflict zones

NEWS 15 September 2016 by Molly Millar
Social Justice & Poverty
Oxfam has found 16% of people who have fled conflict areas ended up in places that are no safer. It is calling for the UK to do more for refugees

https://tfn.scot/news/almost-four-million-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-flee-to-countries-also-in-c

Hinkley Point a “colossal” waste of money

NEWS 15 September 2016 by Molly Millar
Environment & International
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Environmental groups have condemned the UK government's decision to go ahead with a new £18 billion nuclear plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset

https://tfn.scot/news/hinkley-point-nuclear-deal-approved

Scottish party leaders go pink to support breast cancer research

NEWS 15 September 2016 by Molly Millar
Health & Social Care
Holyrood leaders wear it pink in aid of Breast Cancer Now

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-party-leaders-go-pink-to-support-breast-cancer-research

Charity awarded £450,000 to get people cycling again

NEWS 19 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Culture & Leisure
Cycling UK is running its Big Bike Revival project in Scotland for the first time after being awarded government cash

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-awarded-450000-to-get-people-cycling

Halo Trust given £2m to clear landmines in Ukraine

NEWS 19 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
Environment & International
A Scottish charity has been given an additional £2m of UK government funding to clear landmines in Ukraine

https://tfn.scot/news/halo-trust-given-2m-to-clear-landmines-in-ukraine

Call for urgent action as report shows one in seven children is obese

NEWS 20 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
Health & Social Care
The Scottish Health Survey revealed 15% of children were obese and 13% were overweight

https://tfn.scot/news/call-for-urgent-action-as-report-shows-one-in-seven-children-is-obese

Scottish Government promises to reform hated disability benefit

NEWS 20 September 2016 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
A Scottish Government minister has committed to reforming Personal Independence Payment assessment procedures when powers are devolved in the spring

https://tfn.scot/news/disability-benefit-erodes-dignity-and-needs-reform

Grassroots projects to benefit from increased community fund

NEWS 20 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
Social Justice & Poverty
Community organisations are being invited to bid for awards of up to £5000 under a fresh wave of Scottish Government funding

https://tfn.scot/news/grassroots-projects-to-benefit-from-increased-community-fund

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