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The shocking digital divide that punishes Universal Credit claimants

NEWS 17 May 2019 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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As many as one in three people seeking help with Universal Credit (UC) in Scotland don’t have access to the internet to make their claim

https://tfn.scot/news/the-shocking-digital-divide-the-punishes-universal-credit-claimants

Sturgeon: third sector has key role in tackling addiction crisis

NEWS 13 August 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the creativity of charities can help reduce drug deaths in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-has-key-role-in-tackling-addiction-crisis

Third sector leader to co-chair Citizens’ Assembly

NEWS 7 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart

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Kate Wimpress will oversee the organisation and functioning of the Assembly alongside former Labour MEP David Martin.

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-leader-to-co-chair-citizens-assembly

Tax the rich to help the poor, says charity

NEWS 3 November 2017 by Gareth Jones

Management

CPAG and SCVO have said the time is right for examining the rate of income tax

https://tfn.scot/news/taxation-discussion-welcomed-by-third-sector-groups

Those who die young deserve better

NEWS 24 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) demands children's hospice services receive the same funding as adult services

https://tfn.scot/news/those-who-die-young-deserve-better

Three quarters of young carers suffer from stress

NEWS 29 August 2014 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Difficulty in accessing education leaves young carers in poorer financial circumstances than their peers

https://tfn.scot/news/three-quarters-of-young-carers-suffer-from-stress

Citizens Advice reveals a rise in fuel bill concerns

NEWS 6 October 2014 by Graham Martin

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Citizens Advice Scotland records a huge rise in household fuel bill concerns

https://tfn.scot/news/citizens-advice-reveals-a-rise-in-fuel-bill-concerns

Council allows the trashing of a wildlife haven

NEWS 30 March 2017 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Environmentalists have expressed dismay at a council’s decision to allow peat extraction next to a protected site

https://tfn.scot/news/council-alows-the-trashing-of-a-wildlife-haven

Brexit bonfire of our basic rights

NEWS 27 March 2017 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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Brexit will strip the most vulnerable people in our society of vital rights – and could create more inequality says civil society leaders

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-bonfire-of-our-basic-rights

Burnt for profits: Scottish countryside set ablaze by grouse shooters

NEWS 18 March 2019 by Graham Martin

Culture & Leisure

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Huge swathes of Scotland’s uplands are being set ablaze to create profits for the shooting industry

https://tfn.scot/news/burnt-for-profits-scottish-countryside-set-ablaze-by-grouse-shooters

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The shocking digital divide that punishes Universal Credit claimants

Sturgeon: third sector has key role in tackling addiction crisis

Third sector leader to co-chair Citizens’ Assembly

Tax the rich to help the poor, says charity

Those who die young deserve better

Three quarters of young carers suffer from stress

Citizens Advice reveals a rise in fuel bill concerns

Council allows the trashing of a wildlife haven

Brexit bonfire of our basic rights

Burnt for profits: Scottish countryside set ablaze by grouse shooters

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