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Spending watchdog’s report slams Universal Credit

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Hero firefighter backs refugees in Scotland

A veteran firefighter who rescued dozens of people from the Mediterranean Sea is now dedicated to supporting refugees in Scotland

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Gay Scots to be pardoned after historic bill passes

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Crackdown on high-interest lending

Charities have welcomed plans to curb prices charged by rent-to-own companies, but want to see banks face overdraft fee limits

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Free sanitary products project extended

Charity FareShare has been granted funding to distribute products to more than 18,000 people living in low-income households

NEWS 30 May 2018 by Gareth Jones

Research probes Scots male suicide risk

Too many men are taking their own lives

NEWS 29 May 2018 by Robert Armour

Charity marks 50th year with funding call to arms

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