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As Labour government chooses warfare over welfare, Scottish civil society reacts with fury
Spring statement: “these cruel cuts are out of touch with what voters want from this government"
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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Missed poverty targets but charities still praise Scottish Government
Highly unlikely legally-binding poverty reduction targets will be met by 2030
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Robert Armour
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Chancellor confirms UK aid cuts to begin immediately
Rachel Reeves made the announcement in Westminster on Wednesday. 
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish voluntary sector dealt £177 million funding cut 
Public sector spending on the third sector in Scotland has frozen
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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Gaps remain in housing support despite funding boost
Adaptations to social housing need greater investment
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Anti-austerity campaigners force MP's office to close
They say cuts will kill
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Robert Armour
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MPs blitz bid to save small charities from devastating NI hike
They voted by 310 to 183 against a lifeline amendment
NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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Fear and loathing: Scotland's most vulnerable hit worst by UK welfare reforms
Scots will find it harder financially to live with a disability
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Robert Armour
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MPs urged to back charity exemptions from National Insurance rises
Amendments from the House of Lords will be debated on Wednesday. 
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Senior Labour MP calls for aid funding to be added to EU talks following cut
Stella Creasy said collaborating with Europe could improve the impact of funding. 
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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