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Stronger taxes on UK's biggest polluters could have raised £23 billion

STRONGER action on taxing the country’s biggest polluters by the UK Government could have raised up to £23 billion last year, a report has…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

Google fails to list voice ads from prominent organisations in political ad disclosure database

Exclusive: Search giant investigating whether ads should be included with further detail about targets and spending

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023

Vintage London: The 12 coolest boutiques to visit now

London’s bargain hunters and serious collectors are spoilt for second-hand shops — Naomi Pike has the essential guide

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Why do we crave brand new clothes and how can we resist the urge to buy them?

A cognitive psychologist explains why fashion can be so addictive. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Delhi High Court stays I-T proceedings against NGO Oxfam India

A notice was issued to the NGO on March 29 under the provisions of the I-T Act which triggered the reassessment proceedings.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

‘Women short-changed as 65% of weekly working hours ignored in official data’

Oxfam said unpaid caring and domestic responsibilities are rendered invisible in the formal economy and not valued properly.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

UK aid budget cuts are ‘death sentence’ for world’s most vulnerable children

Save the Children and Oxfam urge government to restore aid budget back to 0.7% of national income

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023

Turn your kids' old school uniform into cash with these 6 easy options

If your child has grown out of their school uniform, or is moving to a different school, you could turn their old school clothes into cash

GoodToKnow · Jul 20, 2023

When charities engage in 'brand activism', research shows they must demonstrate bravery to attract donations

Charities often rely on “warm and fuzzy” images and “poverty porn” tactics to attract donations. But in recent years, some UK not-for-profits have shifted towards activism-driven campaigns.

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023

Braehead Marks & Spencer to take part in school uniform swap scheme

It's hoped the scheme will enable parents and carers to access affordable, great quality school uniform.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023