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Immediate action needed to protect families amid energy crisis, Chancellor told
Energy regulators Ofgem announced on Thursday that standard tariffs will rise 54 per cent.
NEWS 3 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Don't struggle alone": Scots urged to reach out amid cost of living crisis
Advice Direct Scotland have reminded the public help is at hand as the cost of living continues to rise, according to a new report.
NEWS 2 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Humanitarian campaigners tell government to do more on Afghan crisis
Charity leaders said that the £286million of UK aid announced so far is not enough because it amounts to just £7.15 for each of the 40m people at risk in Afghanistan.
NEWS 1 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Hundreds with cancer set to benefit from warm home scheme
The programme sees Energy Action Scotland work with MacMillan Cancer to identify people eligible for support.
NEWS 1 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scrap the benefit cap, UK Government told by campaigners
Poverty Alliance, Scotland’s anti-poverty network, has now made fresh calls for the cap to go. 
NEWS 1 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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LGBT History Month promotes global solidarity
A series of blogs will be published on the LGBT History Month Scotland website which explore hard-hitting themes
NEWS 1 February 2022 by Graham Martin
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Raith Rovers Football Club condemned for signing rapist David Goodwillie
David Goodwillie was ruled in civil court to have raped a mother-of-one at a party in January 2011 - an incident that was reported in court to have destroyed her life
NEWS 1 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Families on edge as cost of living crisis continues to hit
Analysis by Citizens Advice Scotland warned of the rising number of households seeking help with energy bills.
NEWS 31 January 2022 by Niall Christie
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Dangerous air pollution levels return after pandemic shutdown, analysis shows
Legal air quality standards came into force in 2010, yet have been broken every single year since except 2020. 
NEWS 30 January 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Tory MSP urged to apologise following "disgraceful" comments on those in food poverty
Scottish Conservative MSP has been told she must apologise for “disgraceful” remarks made about families across the country who use foodbanks. 
NEWS 27 January 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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