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Time to end “cruel” greyhound racing?

NEWS 15 March 2018 by Graham Martin

Culture & Leisure

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Industry figures shows the welfare toll taken on racing dogs

https://tfn.scot/news/time-to-end-cruel-greyhound-racing

Aid groups “truly sorry” over sexual misconduct

NEWS 26 February 2018 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

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Aid organisations have said they are "truly sorry" for the sector's failings in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-groups-truly-sorry-over-sexual-misconduct

Anger as “callous” Tory Esther McVey gets DWP top job

NEWS 10 January 2018 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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Disability and poverty groups have reacted with anger at the appointment of Esther McVey as the UK’s new Work and Pensions Secretary

https://tfn.scot/news/fury-as-callous-tory-esther-mcvey-gets-dwp-top-job

Scots want climate change action

NEWS 1 April 2019 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

A survey has shown 70% of people would support taking greater action to tackle climate change

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-want-climate-change-action

Raising state pension means many Scots will “never retire”

NEWS 19 August 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Age Scotland has said plans to increase the state pension age to 75 will have a devastating impact on poverty amongst older people

https://tfn.scot/news/raising-state-pension-means-many-scots-will-never-retire

Charity calls on Johnson to continue funding for study programme

NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

YouthLink Scotland has called for funding to be committed to Erasmus+ as a summit on digital youth work begins in Glasgow

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-on-johnson-to-continue-funding-for-study-programme

We will remain free - advice on poverty must not be commercialised

OPINION 30 June 2025 by David Hilferty

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

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Even with concessions, welfare reform cuts remain a threat to disabled people – but they’re not the only one, writes David Hilferty

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-will-remain-free-advice-on-poverty-must-not-be-commercialised

Less stepping back, more stepping up: Scotland’s next chapter in public service reform

OPINION 21 October 2025 by Giles Ruck

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Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

Giles Ruck on an initiative that places the voices of local people and those with lived experience at the heart of funding decisions

https://tfn.scot/opinion/less-stepping-back-more-stepping-up-scotlands-next-chapter-in-public-service-reform

Campaigners vow to swamp “racist” demonstration

NEWS 3 November 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Counter protest planned promising to drown out members of far right group in Ayrshire village

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-vow-to-swamp-racist-demonstration

The Lens is focused on your ideas

NEWS 8 September 2015 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

New charity The Lens aims to encourage staff innovation and entrepreneurship within existing Scottish charities

https://tfn.scot/news/turning-the-focus-on-your-ideas

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Charity calls on Johnson to continue funding for study programme

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