Shelter Scotland News

Bedroom tax decision 'grossly unfair'

02 Feb 2012 1:15pm

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

Families cut back on fuel and food

19 Jan 2012 10:54am

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 Jan 2012 11:16am

Shelter Scotland shops saw an increase in sales during December, according to latest figures.

Step closer to 2012 homelessness reform

04 Jan 2012 1:59pm

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

04 Jan 2012 12:01pm

Almost one million people have taken out a payday loan to help pay their rent or mortgage in the last 12 months.

Local talent to host special festive gig

21 Dec 2011 3:45pm

Some of Scotland’s top bands are gathering in Glasgow on 22nd December for an exclusive festive gig in aid of Shelter Scotland.

Scottish Government urged to secure empty homes dividend

09 Dec 2011 1:24pm

The Scottish Government should use funds raised from a new tax on empty homes to fund a programme of renovation for Scotland’s 23,000 long-term empty properties.

Great British Property Scandal

07 Dec 2011 3:35pm

Channel 4 has launched The Great British Property Scandal, a season of special programmes to investigate the housing crisis and consider possible solutions.

Scotland's private tenants bring ripped-off

22 Nov 2011 9:15am

An undercover investigation has revealed the shocking widespread practice of some letting agents in Scotland charging private tenants extortionate and unjustified upfront charges.

'No room at the inn' for 5,800 children in Scotland

22 Nov 2011 9:11am

This Christmas we're calling for the introduction of standards in temporary accommodation to end the scandal of children having to live in bad, unregulated accommodation.