Today (31 January) is the deadline for people to submit their tax returns, Most people, whether low earners with income just above the tax threshold or high earners paying the highest tax rate, take pride in playing fair with the rest of society - they will stay up late declaring every penny earned and refrain from playing fast and loose with the tax rules. But some people don't play by the rules. Oxfam has published a...

A survey carried out on behalf of Oxfam has found that more than three-quarters of people in Scotland believe taxes should be raised for those with the highest income and wealth. More than half of Scots believe the current tax system is not fair - including 61% of those who are in the least deprived fifth of the population. Some 57% of Scots are against lowering taxes for everyone. And 74% believe that Scottish public services...

A ground-breaking partnership between Oxfam Scotland and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) seeks to deliver new solutions for a fairer Scotland. Part of the new initiative is the creation of a new policy forum, bringing together representatives from a range of public, private and voluntary bodies, aiming to contribute to the development of a more equitable and sustainable Scotland. The forum will also challenge existing...

A huge board game showing how easy it is to fall in and out of poverty was played in Scotland for the first time today. ...

A new report by Oxfam published today (Thu 14 June) highlights the "perfect storm" facing the poorest people in the UK.  ...

Responding to today's Budget, Oxfam Scotland says it's a missed opportunity to tackle rising inequality and raise billions of pounds for public services across the UK. The charity - which works extensively with local partners across Scotland - brands claims that this is a 'Robin Hood' budget "a farce". The Chancellor announced a cut in the 50p top rate of rate to 45p for the highest earners in the country,...

Oxfam has urged the Chancellor to use next week's budget to raise new tax revenues from those who can afford it, not make further cuts from those who can't. The charity believes George Osborne should introduce more progressive taxation policies to raise new revenues from wealthy individuals and use the proceeds to limit cuts to public services and the welfare system. The call comes as politicians, policy-makers, commentators...