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Cost of living crisis continues to dent household finance confidence
It comes amid warnings that an estimated 1.5million UK households will struggle to pay food and energy bills over the next year as inflation and energy bills continue to soar. 
NEWS 12 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners promise millions will take to streets to protect climate
Extinction Rebellion have hit out at curbs to protest laws.
NEWS 11 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of essentials for Scotland's elderly set to spiral
150,000 pensioners are already living in relative poverty in Scotland.
NEWS 11 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Human rights and equalities initiative unveiled by Scottish TSIs
"We will be working with the project partners to connect people to the great work and support already on offer, as well as creating and providing our own.”
NEWS 10 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities warn Queen's Speech failed to promise the economic justice we all need
The UK government’s agenda was presented by Prince Charles in Westminster in lieu of the Queen, who cancelled for health reasons
NEWS 10 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Revealed: the broken state of Scotland's food system
The current system is driving the growing rates of diet-related disease and contributing significantly to climate change
NEWS 10 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
"Sexist and misogynistic": Rape Crisis Scotland slams behaviour of top lawyer
Mr McConnachie is one of Scotland’s top legal aid earners and has acted in some of the country’s most high-profile cases.
NEWS 10 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scots voters put cost of living crisis first at council elections
A snap poll from the found that the cost of living was the top issue for three quarters of the Scottish electorate when casting their ballot. 
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Bereavement support scheme unveiled to support grieving workers
The new resources were produced by the Scottish Bereavement Charter Group.
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Millions skipping meals across Britain as cost of living crisis bites
“The extremely rapid rise in food insecurity since January points to a catastrophic situation for families."
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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