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'Need for long-term rent controls' highlighted by latest rent rise stats

THE average rent price for a two-bedroom property has soared above inflation levels in seven Scottish areas, statistics have revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater see off bid to oust them as Scottish Green leaders

SCOTTISH Green members have voted to allow Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater to continue as party leaders while holding ministerial posts.

The National (Scotland)

Campaign highlights support for Lanarkshire residents to tackle energy bills and fuel poverty

There are now an estimated 860,000 fuel-poor households in Scotland following the latest increase in energy bills in October

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£17.6m funding boost for green heating scheme will bring 'social and economic value'

The zero carbon buildings minister set out a plan on Friday to grow the green heating sector in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens admit no price tag attached to their Universal Basic Income policy

Patrick Harvie believes UBI should be central to an independent Scotland, but said details would come later.

Daily Record

Patrick Harvie: Independence is Scotland's only hope to tackle climate crisis

THE United Kingdom is “incapable of the kind of transformational change” required to tackle the climate crisis, Patrick Harvie has said as he…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens launch new independence paper without mentioning currency once

The new paper was fourteen pages long and contained a series of aspirational pledges for what the party believe could happen after independence.

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Top Scottish accounts flock to alternative Twitter-style social media

LEADING Scottish Twitter users have announced that they have signed up for Mastodon in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover of the platform.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens launch new independence papers 'putting climate at heart of Yes case'

THE Scottish Greens will today launch a new series of papers produced by the party outlining their vision for independence.

The National (Scotland)

'Better than nothing': Holyrood consents to UK Government's energy support bill

The UK legislation will enshrine in law the government’s energy price guarantee - cut last week from being in effect for two years to just six…

The National (Scotland)

Beavers, buses and a distinct Green vision for independence

THE Scottish Greens conference got under way yesterday with applause for policy announcements, standing ovations for speeches – and cheering for…

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'threaten to go further' in creating 'hostile environment', says Patrick Harvie

THE Labour Party “threaten to go further” than the Tories in creating a “hostile environment” in the UK,…

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie insists rent freeze in Scotland is 'robust' as landlords consider legal challenge

The Scottish Greens co-leader defended the policy ahead of his party's conference in Dundee this weekend.

Daily Record

Patrick Harvie accused of 'greenwashing SNP failures' for 'holding back' solar power

Lib Dems economy spokesperson Willie Rennie said Scotland needs to expand its renewable energy market.

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Landlords seek legal advice over Scottish Government rent freeze and eviction ban

A coalition of landlords and letting agents are seeking a legal opinion on the bill - including to see if it breaches their human rights.

The National (Scotland)

Millionaire Lord blames rent freeze as he puts brakes on £1bn housing project

A MILLIONAIRE Labour Lord has blamed the introduction of a rent freeze by the Scottish Government for his decision to put “on hold” a £1…

The Independent UK

MSPs approve Bill on temporary freeze on rent and evictions

The Cost of Living (Tenants Protection) Bill will be in effect until March 31, with the ability to extend it for two six-month periods.

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'Groundbreaking' rent freeze will come into force in Scotland as legislation passes

The cap rate will be set at 0 per cent, meaning landlords cannot raise rents above this.

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The Independent UK

Rent freeze Bill takes step forward as amendments considered

MSPs sat as a committee of the whole parliament to consider amendments to the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill.

The National (Scotland)

Rent Freeze Bill passes stage 2 after over 100 attempted revisions from opposition MSPs

The emergency legislation is moving through the Scottish Parliament at an accelerated pace

Daily Record

Scottish Government announces new plans to freeze rents and protect tenants from eviction for six months

The Bill will cover the private and social rented sector, as well as student accommodation.

Insider UK

Rent freeze legislation passes first stage at Holyrood

Stage two amendments will be taken today, with a final vote on Thursday

The National (Scotland)

Rent Freeze Bill passes first stage of scrutiny in Scottish Parliament

MSPs backed the general principles of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill by 88 votes to 29 on Tuesday evening.

The Independent UK

Rent freeze Bill passes first stage at Holyrood

MSPs voted to back the general principles of the Bill by 88 votes to 29 on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Rent freeze to be treated as emergency legislation

The Bill will likely be passed this week.

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