The Latest Breaking News from Shelter Scotland

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.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 30, 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

2,480 Glasgow children 'homeless' amid warning they 'can't wait a second longer'

Housing charity Shelter Scotland says councils across the country need to step up and deliver for the thousands of children currently living in unsuitable temporary accommodation.

Glasgow Live · Mar 14, 2022