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Lets see more women with clout in Scotland

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Third sector ramps up call for welfare devolution

Leading charities have implored the UK's three main political parties live up to their vow and devolve welfare to Scotland

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Lottery cash to tackle honour abuse in capital

Honour abuse project gets funding to tackle the problem more effectively

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New enterprise is helping women say pants to low self-belief

Robert Armour discovers a social business that aims to empower Scottish women using superhero pants

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Scotland’s digital revolution is beginning

Too many Scots still don't have access to digital technology

NEWS 20 November 2014 by Graham Martin

Sturgeon: tackling poverty will boost Scotland’s economy

In her inaugural speech, Scotland's First Minister-elect has said that tackling poverty and inequality will underpin a strong economy

NEWS 17 November 2014 by Susan Smith

Scotland sleepwalking into social mobility crisis

Alan Milburn warns attainment in education is failing deprived Scots

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Sturgeon backs charities’ call for minimum wage

Sturgeon calls on parties to back Scots minimum wage

NEWS 11 November 2014 by Robert Armour

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