Record number of Scots seek help with housing
Charrity leaders warned Scotland is facing a “national housing emergency” after record numbers of people turned to Shelter Scotland in a bid to keep a roof over their head.
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VIDEO: KT Tunstall returns to her roots busking in Dundee for Big Sleep Out
Pop star KT Tunstall returned to her busking roots on Sunday afternoon, giving a special impromptu performance in Dundee city centre.
Frightened Rabbit and Lulu to perform at Social Bite charity sleep-out
Frightened Rabbit and Lulu are to perform at a charity sleep-out which is taking place across four cities.
Campaigners hope Pope will focus spotlight on homeless during visit
A homeless advocacy group says it hopes Pope Francis uses his global clout to force Ireland’s government to tackle the crisis.
No new money for homelessness strategy, minister admits
The Government has committed no new money to pay for its flagship £100 million fund to eradicate rough sleeping within the decade, Housing Secretary James Brokenshire has admitted.
No new money for homelessness strategy, minister admits
There is no new money behind the Government’s flagship £100 million fund to eradicate rough sleeping within the decade, Housing Secretary James Brokenshire has admitted.
Rough sleeping strategy can help homeless people turn their lives around – PM
Theresa May has declared her aim to help homeless people “turn their lives around” as the Government launched a £100 million plan to end rough sleeping on England’s streets.
Charity sleep out extended for 2018
A charity sleep out set up to raise money to tackle homelessness is to be extended across Scotland.
Homeless patients turning up at Fife accident and emergency to be given housing advice
Fife is trialling a scheme to improve the lives of homeless people while freeing up hospital beds.
Council has ‘lost track’ of city’s homeless
A "significant number" of vulnerable rough sleepers in Dundee have been "lost" by the council, Scotland's housing regulator has warned.