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More poverty misery – so what is to be done?
Graham Martin argues that the third sector can become crucial in a transformative new movement which not only exposes poverty but overcomes it
OPINION 13 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Cruel benefits regime plunges people into poverty
Holes in the social security net meant to cradle the most vulnerable are plunging people into misery and hunger, CAS report finds
NEWS 13 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
The Homeless World Cup is the perfect antidote to a dull Euro 2016 tournament
Having just come back from Euro 2016 it is hard not to compare the Homeless World Cup with the the glitzy UEFA tournament. But to be honest it didn't take long.
OPINION 12 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Let charities speak up for vulnerable, says UK public
The majority of people in the UK think charities are in the best position to speak up for vulnerable citizens
NEWS 12 July 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Foodbanks are the whistleblower for welfare cuts
Ewan Gurr would love to live in a Scotland without foodbanks but says right now they are an essential ally in the battle against welfare cuts
OPINION 11 July 2016 Guest post
 
Living wage has not led to job losses
Jobs haven’t suffered as a result of the introduction of the Westminster government’s National Living Wage (NLW), a think tank survey has found
NEWS 11 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Emergency campaign launched as racist attacks rise after Brexit
Amnesty says alarming rise in racism is linked to the vote to leave EU
NEWS 29 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland fails to hit fuel poverty target
The government has admitted that it will not end fuel poverty this year as estimates suggest a third of Scots still struggle to heat their homes
NEWS 29 June 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Homeless refugees told to “stay with friends”
Problems with National Insurance numbers and benefits claims means that refugees are finding themselves destitute and homeless, finds new report
NEWS 28 June 2016 by Susan Smith
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New research shows child poverty set to rise by 50%
NEWS 28 June 2016 by Robert Armour
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