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February 2012

Graeme Brown

20% cut in homelessness applications welcomed 

14 February 2012

Homelessness applications across Scotland have decreased by 20% compared to this time last year according to new figures released by the Scottish Government.
Graeme Brown

Bedroom tax decision 'grossly unfair' 

2 February 2012

Shelter Scotland has slammed the UK Government for deciding to press ahead with penalties for social housing tenants who ‘under-occupy’ their homes.

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