January 2012

Families cut back on fuel and food 
19 January 2012
More than one in five people in Great Britain have reduced their gas and electricity usage to help pay for their home in the last 12 months, and over one in three (34%) spent less on food.
Rise in shop sales for December 
16 January 2012
Shelter Scotland shops saw an increase in sales during December, according to latest figures.
Step closer to 2012 homelessness reform 
4 January 2012
With one year to go until Scotland’s historic homelessness legislation comes into force, local authorities must build on their achievements to date.
Almost one million using payday loans to keep home 
4 January 2012
Almost one million people have taken out a payday loan to help pay their rent or mortgage in the last 12 months.