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Holyrood urged to commit to climate scrutiny measures outlined by citizens' assembly
Last year, the Assembly set out 16 goals and 81 recommendations for how Scotland should tackle the climate emergency in a fair and effective way. 
NEWS 10 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Majority of Scots fear rise in energy bills, survey shows
The findings come after it was announced that April’s energy price cap rise is set to add £693 to average household costs.
NEWS 9 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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"Obscene": Campaigners warn oil and gas profits could cause misery for millions
“The UK’s energy system is fundamentally broken and this is clear evidence that it doesn't work for people or the planet."
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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New employment service for women in Scotland launches
Support to get women back into work
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity warns: benefit payments need increased as third sector can't cope
Average-earning families can't cope with spiralling household expenses
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Robert Armour
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Charities urge Scots to seek out help with energy bills
Scots struggling with their rising energy bills have been urged to seek out the help of experts as the cost of living crisis continues. 
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Council elections: a new post-Covid deal demanded for the blind and partially sighted
Manifesto highlights the attainment gap between schoolchildren with sight loss and their peers
NEWS 4 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland's Climate Assembly to consider government response to report
The meetings comes after recommendations were sent to ministers last year.
NEWS 4 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Oil and gas profiteering amid energy crisis highlight broken system, campaigners say
Ofgem announced a 54 per cent increase in the energy price cap, due to rising global gas prices.
NEWS 3 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Victory for campaigners as football club confirm rapist will not play for club
Goodwillie, who formerly played for Clyde, was ruled by a judge to have raped a mother-of-one at a party in 2011. 
NEWS 3 February 2022 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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