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Christian charities unite to Serve Scotland better
A new umbrella body for Christian charities will make it easier for organisations to work together to tackle poverty and inequality says founders
NEWS 10 November 2015 by Susan Smith
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Lucky Heather to share a bite with Hollywood hearthrob Clooney
Glasgow woman beats thousands of hopefuls to have dinner with Hollywood A-lister
NEWS 10 November 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Community marches to save steel jobs
Community groups and leaders protest against planned steelworks closures in Lanarkshire
NEWS 9 November 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Pope meets street vendor to discuss poverty
The Pontiff gives exclusive interview to Dutch street paper seller
NEWS 6 November 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Trussell Trust will not have Jobcentre staff in foodbanks
The UK's biggest network of foodbanks has said it will not force its members to house Jobcentre staff
NEWS 4 November 2015 by Susan Smith
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Campaigners vow to swamp “racist” demonstration
Counter protest planned promising to drown out members of far right group in Ayrshire village
NEWS 3 November 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Don’t let the fossil fuel lobby drown out small countries in vital climate talks
International campaign body Avaaz is fundraising to ensure that the fossil fuel lobby is not able to monopolise the agenda at the Paris climate change talks
NEWS 3 November 2015 by TFN
 
First steps taken to end food poverty in Scotland
An innovative third sector scheme will allow families to access affordable food
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Graham Martin
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Jobcentre staff bully and harass claimants
Claimants bullied and reduced to tears, MSPs are told
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Rab Armour
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Thousands will gain from living wage hike
Thousands of low paid workers are set to benefit from a hike in the living wage to £8.25.
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Graham Martin
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