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The new first minister has stated that one of his top priorities is eliminating child poverty. This is certainly a central aim on the journey towards a practical, real-world, wellbeing economy that impacts our daily lives

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-new-start-a-better-economy-and-tackling-child-poverty

Osborne’s budget hammers families and the poor

NEWS 8 July 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

£12 billion of welfare cuts means Scots will suffer more than other parts of the UK

https://tfn.scot/news/osbornes-budget-hammers-families-and-the-poor

Syrian refugees come to the UK as a last resort

NEWS 26 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Environment & International

Syrians spend the last of their savings to get to Europe only when they've given up all hope of being able to return home

https://tfn.scot/news/travelling-to-europe-is-only-future-for-thousands-of-refugees

Scots language body reported to charity regulator

NEWS 24 November 2023 by Niall Christie

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The centre has drawn criticism for the “manner in which the charity has responded to individuals raising those issues” of inclusion

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-language-body-reported-to-charity-regulator

Pen pals break down barriers to create life-shaping cultural connections

NEWS 21 October 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

The powerful impact of writing project in forging friendships has been highlighted as Renfrewshire Leisure and Ethnic Communities Cultural Steering Group secure a grant to continue creating cultural connections

https://tfn.scot/news/pen-pals-break-down-barriers-to-create-life-shaping-cultural-connections

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