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Petition launched after autistic man banished to island

NEWS 3 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Devoted mother wants her son home after being sent to a care centre on an island miles away from his home

https://tfn.scot/news/petition-launched-after-autistic-man-banished-to-remote-island

£2m to increase involvement in sport

NEWS 4 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Culture & Leisure

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The Scottish Government cash will be used to encourage more women and people from LGBT communities to take part in sport

https://tfn.scot/news/2m-to-increase-involvement-in-sport

Decades of progress for Scots disabled people “at risk”

NEWS 4 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Twenty years of progress towards disability equality under threat in Scotland says report

https://tfn.scot/news/decades-of-progress-for-scots-disabled-people-at-risk

Inheritance tax changes will hit charities hard

NEWS 4 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Funding & Finance

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The threshold before people benefit from tax breaks by leaving money to charity is jumping from £325,000 to £425,000

https://tfn.scot/news/inheritance-tax-changes-will-hit-charities-hard

Sturgeon signs deal with California to curb carbon

NEWS 4 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

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Landmark move brings both administrations closer through joint commitment

https://tfn.scot/news/sturgeon-signs-deal-with-california-to-curb-carbon

Government rape clause leads to boycott by leading charities

NEWS 5 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

1 comment

Proof of rape before being awarded tax credits will only humiliate already victimised women say charities

https://tfn.scot/news/government-rape-clause-leads-to-boycott-by-leading-charities

Half of disabled PIP claimants have had benefits cut by DWP

NEWS 5 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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Ongoing reviews mean claimants need to prove they are entitled to benefits - and often fail to do so

https://tfn.scot/news/half-of-disabled-pip-claimants-have-had-benefits-cut-by-dwp

Housing associations fear impact of Brexit

NEWS 5 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

Leaving Europe is all about damage limitation say Scotland's housing associations

https://tfn.scot/news/housing-associations-fear-impact-of-brexit

Scottish Gov slammed for millions paid to tax dodging Amazon

NEWS 5 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Millions paid to giant online retailer despite its refusal to pay Living Wage

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-gov-slammed-for-millions-paid-to-tax-dodging-amazon

East Africa appeal in Scotland tops £4m mark

NEWS 6 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

Generous Scots dig deep for the crisis-hit region

https://tfn.scot/news/east-africa-appeal-in-scotland-tops-4m-mark

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Petition launched after autistic man banished to island

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Inheritance tax changes will hit charities hard

Sturgeon signs deal with California to curb carbon

Government rape clause leads to boycott by leading charities

Half of disabled PIP claimants have had benefits cut by DWP

Housing associations fear impact of Brexit

Scottish Gov slammed for millions paid to tax dodging Amazon

East Africa appeal in Scotland tops £4m mark

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