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'Deeply irresponsible': Scotland's rent controls set to end amid concerns

THE Scottish Government's decision to lift rent controls within weeks has been described as "deeply irresponsible" amid concerns Scots…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2025

One in 10 temporary properties lying empty amid housing crisis, figures show

ONE in 10 homes used for temporary accommodation in Scotland are lying empty, according to the latest figures ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

Scottish rent prices surge by 10 per cent in 12 months amid 'housing emergency'

THE average rent for a one-bedroom property "skyrocketed" by 10 per cent in the last year, new figures have shown ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024

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Homeless people sent outside Edinburgh as Taylor Swift ramps up hotel demand

Housing charity Shelter has said homeless people have been sent in taxis to nearby cities

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Edinburgh Accused Of Ridding The City Of Homeless People Ahead Of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

"A blatant injustice."

Pedestrian.tv · May 30, 2024

Homeless crisis sparks call for Scotland to declare 'national housing emergency'

CHARITIES have called on the Scottish Government to declare a national housing emergency, claiming Scotland’s homeless system is at breaking point…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2023

Over 500 homeless deaths in Scotland in just three years sparks demand for action over 'national disgrace'

At least 157 homeless Scots died last year, taking the total in three years to 518, which campaigners say is a "national disgrace".

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2023

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Third sector in Scotland calls on Humza Yousaf to swap rhetoric for action

End headline-grabbing policymaking on social justice, equality and poverty eradication, say charities

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023

Homeless living in Glasgow 'hellholes' as council breach legal safeguards over 2,000 times in a year

The Unsuitable Accommodation Order was brought in to stop councils from putting people in digs like B&Bs and cheap hotels - the council has admitted to breaching it.

Glasgow Live · Jan 4, 2023

Edinburgh homeless deaths rise by nearly 150 per cent in four years

Thirty nine people died in the capital last year according to the National Records of Scotland.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 22, 2022

Scottish ministers plan £500m of cuts with budget at ‘absolute limits’

John Swinney says finances under ‘enormous strain’, while tenants’ groups question reach of rent freeze

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022

There is a 'moral duty' to take action on rent prices, Nicola Sturgeon says

NICOLA Sturgeon has said her government will seek to respond to concerns from landlords over emergency legislation on rent – but added there is a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2022

Sturgeon: We have ‘moral duty’ to take action on rent prices

Landlords have expressed frustration towards the First Minister’s promise to freeze rents.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

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