Charity and Voluntary Sector (Archive)

BIG:  Bumper National Lottery Boost for Scottish Communities

Failure to pay national minimum wage undermines people’s financial security, says Citizens Advice – (CAB:  Ofcom’s plan to cut bills for landline customers a ‘positive move’ ~ CAB:  Employers tricking people out of sick pay, says Citizens Advice ~ Citizens Advice responds to stamp price rise ~ Rising consumer borrowing could spell problems for people’s finances down the line, says Citizens Advice)

Charity Commission to hold public meeting in York

FCA:  Inside the mind of a scammer - FCA reveals the tactics investment fraudsters use to deceive over 55s

Work Foundation:  MS employment guide launched to support healthcare professionals

Cabinet Office:  Minister discusses barriers to voter registration for people with disabilities in Scotland

Sport England:  Focus on: Tackling inactivity round two

EHRC:  High court rules young asylum seekers must be housed properly

ScotGov:  Violence reduction project expanded – (ScotGov:  82 new affordable homes for Govan

WAG:  People across Wales could benefit from change to care home charging – (WAG:  Cabinet Secretary sees how project helps young people move in rather than move on)

Ofgem:  Switches up by nearly 30% as millions go ‘energy shopping’ – (Ofgem:  Energy complaints fall by a third in 2016)

EHRC:  Changes to disability benefits: welfare system should support those in need

Cancer Research UK:  Collection of celebrity short stories raises money for research into children’s cancers

TUC: Government decision on NEST and pension products will leave pensioners at risk from scams

Homeless Link:  Inquiry into Universal Credit – (Homeless Link launches five core principles for the new supported housing system)

Derby City Council Showcase