Taxing top 1% of earners could raise £10 billion a year, says Oxfam
A tax on the top 1% of earners could raise £10 billion per year and reduce inequality in the UK, Oxfam suggests.
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Dementia Dog project launches fundraising campaign to help save lifeline pets
Pet dogs are easing the lives of Scots living with dementia but now the groundbreaking project has launched a fundraising campaign to secure its survival.
GALLERY: Fundraisers hit the street as part of Oor Wullie’s BIG Walk in aid of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity
More than 1,700 people joined Oor Wullie's army yesterday to raise money for sick kids.
Meet the all-female motorcycle club helping to raise funds for Maggie’s cancer charity
With the road unwinding in front of her, Kat McLeod hops on her Kawasaki Z650 and takes off with a rumble of engine noise.
Queen ‘shares empathy’ for refugees as she meets faith group volunteers
The Queen is said to have been “empathetic” to difficulties facing refugees and asylum seekers while meeting members of faith and belief groups who promote community cohesion.
Scots cancer research charity commemorates its founder as it launches 40th birthday appeal
The Scots founder of a cancer research charity is being remembered forty years on from its launch.
VIDEO: Colourful cars and costumed drivers set off on Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund’s annual kids’ trip to Troon
A convoy of decorated vehicles set off this morning from Glasgow's West End, destination Troon.
Outlander star Sam Heughan to receive honorary degree
Outlander star Sam Heughan is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Stirling in recognition of his acting and charitable work.
Scots charity helps aid workers build furniture for children with cerebral palsy in Africa out of flour, water and card
A charity is teaching Africans how to make papier mache furniture for children with cerebral palsy.
In pictures: MoonWalk participants take to the streets of Edinburgh in colourful decorated bras
The Spice Girls weren't the only show in town in Edinburgh on Saturday night.
Scots more generous than rest of UK in charitable giving, study suggests
Scots are more likely to have given to charity in the last year than people in the rest of the United Kingdom, a study suggests.