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charities

September 5, 2013

Threat to charities, campaigns and unions from Lobbying Bill

The government's new lobbying bill has united charities, unions and other NGOs - as well as civil rights activists - in condemnation for measures that will do too little to combat serious corporate interference in politics, but will provide the pretext to limit and intimidate legitimate policy-based work by non-government and non-party political bodies.
August 21, 2013

Threat to gag campaigners in run-up to elections

The UK government is seeking to rush a new law through Parliament which would heavily limit action on political and social issues in the twelve months before an election. This threat to basic freedoms could have drastic consequences.
January 22, 2013

Climate of fear inhibits some charities from criticising public policy

Gagging clauses in contracts and attacks by government ministers on those who speak out in support of the vulnerable are making some charities fearful.
January 9, 2013

Charities seek to connect in Scotland's capital

The Festival of Spirituality and Peace and the Edinburgh Interfaith Association are showcasing ten different charities in Scotland's capital this weekend.
January 7, 2013

Edinburgh Volunteer Charity Fair

Are you still searching for a meaningful New Year's resolution or for a rewarding way to help charitable endeavour and local communities?
January 7, 2013

Charity chief raps Cameron on 'Big Society' con behind big cuts

An organisation representing Britain's big charity chiefs says the Prime Minister is failing on the 'Big Society', while they suffer from huge cuts.
January 7, 2013

Benefits rise cap is plain wrong, say charities

The chief executives of 23 major British charities say the government must make sure increases in benefit rates at least reflect rises in the cost of living.
December 9, 2012

Charities, church groups and unions criticise policies that punish the poor

Charities, church groups and trade unions have combined to call on the government to stop punishing the poorest through its economic and welfare policies.
November 23, 2012

Government told it must face significant Universal Credit problems

A report on Universal Credit by the Work and Pensions Select Committee warns that the new benefits system could push low-income families into debt.
February 2, 2012

Why the government is wrong to claim charity support on welfare

The government's minister for disabled people, Maria Miller, yesterday reiterated in the House of Commons her oft-made claim that charities back the coalition's welfare reform policies.