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Scottish Gov slammed for millions paid to tax dodging Amazon
Millions paid to giant online retailer despite its refusal to pay Living Wage
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Half of disabled PIP claimants have had benefits cut by DWP
​Ongoing reviews mean claimants need to prove they are entitled to benefits - and often fail to do so
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Robert Armour
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Rape shame football signing sends the wrong message
Clyde FC defends decision to sign David Goodwillie despite criticism led by Rape Crisis Scotland and a Glasgow MSP
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Homelessness stalks Scotland’s streets - and radical action is needed to end it
Charities are calling for emergency action to be taken to end the “human tragedy” of homelessness which is once again stalking Scotland’s streets
NEWS 3 April 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Anti-fascists vow to drive racist SDL from Scots town
Anti-fascists are mobilising to take on the racist Scottish Defence League (SDL) after its members pledged to descend on a town in Lanarkshire
NEWS 31 March 2017 by Graham Martin
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CAS is a safe place to work now, says new chair
The new chair of Citizens Advice Scotland believes the organisation has now turned a corner with a strong board and governance structure
NEWS 29 March 2017 by Susan Smith
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Majority of women experience harassment at work
Zero Tolerance report shows that there is still much work to be done when it comes to supporting women in Scottish workplaces
NEWS 29 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Homeless death: petition states council is failing in its duty to care for homeless
Activists ramp up campaign by launching a petition demanding the city council “fulfils its duty” to look after the homeless
NEWS 28 March 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Brexit bonfire of our basic rights
Brexit will strip the most vulnerable people in our society of vital rights – and could create more inequality says civil society leaders
NEWS 27 March 2017 by Graham Martin
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Anti-fascists vow to stop white pride march in Edinburgh
Anti-fascists will gather in Edinburgh this weekend to stop a gathering of far right extremists
NEWS 23 March 2017 by Graham Martin
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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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