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Scottish parliament votes in favour of allowing councils to cap rent increases

Legislation hailed as ‘historic step for fixing rigged housing market’ but campaigners say bolder action needed

The Guardian - UK

Homelessness is out of control in Scotland's largest city. Who will solve it?

EARLIER this month, I was walking home from a Nepalese restaurant in Glasgow’s Merchant City ...

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow has more children in temporary accommodation than 'whole of Wales'

GLASGOW has more children in temporary accommodation than there are facing the same situation in Wales, a letter from the City Council has revealed

The National (Scotland)

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Children being harmed by homelessness system, Shelter Scotland report finds

SCOTTISH children growing up in temporary accommodation are being harmed by a “broken and biased” homelessness system, according to a new report.

The National (Scotland)

More children in temporary homes in Edinburgh than all of Wales, says charity

THERE are more children in temporary accommodation in Edinburgh than in all of Wales, a charity has said.

The National (Scotland)

Bob Mackie Barbie and 1858 edition of Wuthering Heights star in charity sale

Vintage Chanel and Burberry are also on offer in Shelter Scotland’s January event at its Stockbridge store in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

'Farcical': Vote for Labour's 'super minority' on Edinburgh Council panned

A DECISION to keep Labour in power in Edinburgh has been described as a “farcical spectacle” after the scandal-hit ex-leader took part while the…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour’s plans to cut benefits will leave disabled Scots ‘financially worse off’

Welfare charities have branded the Prime Minister’s plans to cut benefits spending as "arbitrary" and a move that "will leave…

The National (Scotland)

Prince William urges private sector to aid homeless in visit to Aberdeen

‘There are a wealth of people out there who want to help, but don’t know how’

Evening Standard

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

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

"A blatant injustice."

Pedestrian.tv

St Mirren Sleep Out event raises £4k for homeless charity

Members of the black and white army slept pitchside at the SMiSA stadium.

Daily Record

Black and white army bag fundraising goals as they sleep pitch side for charity

The club’s chairman John Needham and the women’s manager Kate Cooper will join fans in sleeping in temperatures of six degrees and pouring rain to raise funds for Shelter Scotland and St Mirren Charitable Foundation.

Daily Record

Shelter Scotland launch Glasgow Central Station pop up clothes shops

Commuters will have the chance to grab some pre-loved fashion bargains later this month, with the money raised helping Shelter Scotland amidst the housing emergency.

Glasgow Live

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Glasgow Live

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.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh charity shop's huge designer sale kicks off with Vivienne Westwood and Chloe

Shelter Scotland's branch in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, has transformed into a boutique selling collectables and designer garbs since 2003.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow women and children made homeless by domestic abuse at Christmas

In Scotland domestic abuse is still the main cause of women’s homelessness, and Shelter Scotland estimated over 8500 children would wake up homeless on Christmas morning this year.

Daily Record

SPFL clubs to avoid wearing home shirts for homeless awareness as Neil Doncaster brands problem 'staggering'

Scottish clubs have backed an initiative to raise awareness for homeless households this winter.

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Edinburgh Live

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.

Glasgow Live

Glaswegians urged to donate coats to help keep the homeless warm this winter

According to Shelter Scotland, in the year April 2020 to March 2021 there were 33,792 homeless applications, and 27,571 households assessed as homeless

Daily Record

Homeless charity warns of 'tragedy' ahead amid housing problems in Dumfries and Galloway

Shelter Scotland is raising awareness about the high number of people, including many children, finding themselves homeless

Edinburgh Live

Number of Edinburgh homeless soars by nearly two-thirds with 'worse to come'

Homelessness in Edinburgh has increased by 64 percent compared to the first quarter of last year. Experts anticipate month on month increases to follow.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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

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

Daily Record

Campaigners slam "disgraceful" homelessness stats as almost 200 kids living without permanent home in Stirling

The figures were revealed in the latest Scottish Government data on homelessness.

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