Joseph Rowntree Foundation urges Scotland to tackle rising child poverty
In it's Poverty in Scotland report the Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds that Scotland is making good progress in reducing poverty, with lower levels than in the rest of the UK.
Read more →New Tenancy Legislation Helps Protect the rights of Private Renters
Today ministers introduced new tenancy agreements with longer notice periods, indefinite security of tenure and minimal rent increases.
Read more →£328,000 announced to tackle rough sleeping in winter
The SNP announced today that an extra £328,000 will be made available to help rough sleepers this winter.
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