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Girlguiding critical of Scottish Government period poverty policy
Free products won't be available to all
NEWS 9 January 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Citizens Advice unlocks £1.3bn for people since 2009
The network is calling on politicians to put the cost of living at the heart of their policies.
NEWS 27 December 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Celtic fans raise record amount for good causes
Supporters donated £310,000 to the club’s Christmas Appeal.
NEWS 23 December 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Legal eagles’ foodbank collection
In the run up to Christmas, staff and partners at Murray Beith Murray have worked together to help make a difference to the lives of people facing food poverty
NEWS 20 December 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Gender recognition reforms “a step in the right direction”
Draft bill would make changing sex on birth certificate “less intrusive and less traumatic”.
NEWS 17 December 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Disabled man in £25k DWP windfall
​Result for the social housing tenant
NEWS 5 December 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Sort low income poverty demands Citizens Advice
Rights group urges next government to prioritise low income families
NEWS 3 December 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Charity lists 10 tips to avoid Christmas debt
Citizens Advice Scotland has published a guide on how to avoid Christmas on credit.
NEWS 28 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Misogyny should be standalone offence, say charities
Scottish Government urged to challenge “epidemic” of harassment and abuse.
NEWS 26 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Scots children at risk by unlawful block on disability equipment
Blanket bans are being used as an excuse not to supply vital equipment
NEWS 26 November 2019 by Robert Armour
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