Children’s Minister, Josh MacAlister joined MPs and social workers to celebrate World Social Work Day in Parliament on Tuesday 17th March World Social Work Day celebrates social work and social workers around the world, and the contribution they make to society. Josh MacAlister listened to social workers speaking and in his own speech, he spoke …
New polling shows strong public backing for the Windfall Tax on oil and gas profits just as global conflict is once again pushing energy prices higher and raising fears of another spike in household bills. Research commissioned by Campaign Collective from Survation found that twice as many people in Scotland support the Windfall Tax (41%) as oppose it …
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Millions of people across the UK are still living in cold, damp homes, with new research showing that those with existing health conditions remain far more exposed than the general population, deepening health inequalities and adding pressure to the NHS. As energy bills remain 69% higher than in winter 2020, the latest End Fuel Poverty …
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Children’s social and emotional development is facing a crisis in England, according to new data which highlights a sharp rise in the number of school pupils facing difficulties. Analysis released by education charity nurtureuk suggests that nearly 1 in 6 (15.6%) school children aged 5-16 now have a high level of social and emotional needs, …
Written for girls, by girls – Girlguiding Scotland’s young campaigners launch a manifesto ahead of the 2026 elections calling for a safer Scotland. Girls from across the country have come together to call for action to make Scotland a safer place for girls and young women. The Speak Out panel – part of Girlguiding Scotland’s …
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A new Cross-Party Group for Social Work has been launched in Westminster to strengthen the voice of the profession in Parliament and help tackle the growing pressures faced by social workers. Chaired by Ian Byrne MP, the group brings together politicians from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords and from across the …
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New figures released this month by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a stark rise in liver cancer deaths, prompting Liver Cancer UK, part of the British Liver Trust, to call for urgent public health action. The new data shows that deaths from liver cancer in England and Wales increased by 41% between 2013 …
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Campaign Collective was proud to support the Scottish Rewilding Alliance at this year’s SNP Conference in Aberdeen, helping to bring the message of a wilder, greener future to the heart of Scottish politics. Campaign Collective has partnered with SRA for nearly two years, helping to grow the movement’s visibility and impact. In that time, more …
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High-profile campaign takes message to parliament in first event of its kind and follows public backing by Alan Cumming last week Campaigners calling for Scotland to become the world’s first ‘Rewilding Nation’ have taken their message to the country’s politicians, in a colourful stunt outside Holyrood. More than 100 people – representing thousands of individuals, …
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New Ofgem figures show that household energy debt has surged to £4.43 billion – more than triple the level before the energy crisis began. The number of customers in arrears is also climbing, with over a million households in debt without a repayment plan. This comes after the End Fuel Poverty Coalition revealed that 12.1 million households across the UK are …
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