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23 Nov 2023

Scotland set for a ‘second-hand’ Christmas this year as nearly half consumers plan to give pre-loved gifts
Marinel Ubaldo, originally based in The Philippines and is now studying in the US.

21 Nov 2023

We must ensure the biggest polluters pick up the tab
The destruction was caused by the Israeli airstrikes in Al Remal neighbourhood in the middle of Gaza City during the 4th day of the escalation.

21 Nov 2023

Scottish Parliament backs immediate ceasefire in Gaza
An image of planet earth. Text reads: 'Climate equality report: a planet for the 99%'

20 Nov 2023

Richest 1% globally emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of humanity put together
A giant bottle with a message that says Climate SOS and an Oxfam logo stit on the shoreline in Cornwall

8 Nov 2023

First Minister to attend COP28: Oxfam Scotland responds
An oil rig

7 Nov 2023

Climate action delays cost lives

26 Oct 2023

We must give young carers a better deal
Text reads: 'To end the invisibility of care, Scotland needs a new, dedicated National Outcome focused on all forms of care and all types of carers.'

26 Oct 2023

New data also suggests 1 in 3 Scots have caring responsibilities

16 Oct 2023

First Minister must use Scottish Budget to ‘kickstart a series of wholesale tax reforms’

27 Sep 2023

Approval of Rosebank oil field ‘a deplorable decision’

25 Sep 2023

Scotland’s Crisis Support in South Sudan
Diyaara in Wajir, Kenya

25 Sep 2023

Dozens died in drought-hit African region as Sunak gave his speech