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Scottish Government’s housing pledge ‘a sham’, Labour says

The party said this year marks the lowest number of new affordable homes built in recent years in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar challenged on rent control bill as Labour 'move away from tenant rights'

ANAS Sarwar has been challenged to back the Scottish Government’s plans for rent controls amid concerns that Labour are moving “away from…

The National (Scotland)

The double life of Rock Hudson: ‘Let’s be frank, he was a horndog!’

The matinee idol’s death in 1985 changed the public’s perception of Aids. Yet in life, finds Ryan Gilbey, the golden age actor was anything but an activist

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Housing Minister condemns Labour for backing Tories on short-term lets block

LABOUR and LibDem MSPs are hoping for fast “political gain” by opposing the short-term lets licensing scheme, Scotland’s Housing Minister has…

The National (Scotland)

Tory bid to delay short-term lets scheme fails despite Labour and LibDem support

A TORY bid to delay the short-term lets licensing scheme deadline by a year has failed despite both Labour and the LibDems backing the move.

The National (Scotland)

Third of MSPs calling for delay to short-term let licences have links to sector

MORE than a third of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a pause to the short-term lets licensing scheme have interests in the housing and rental…

The National (Scotland)

More than 60,000 homes in Scotland at risk of repossession – Labour

The Bank of England has warned that the number of people likely to struggle with debt repayments is rising as a result of increasing interest rates.

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Scottish Labour warns home ownership will become unaffordable as prices soar

The party was reacting to recent statistics revealed by the Office for National Statistics.

The Independent UK

Lanarkshire MSP launches new employment injuries bill

Central Scotland Labour MSP Mark Griffin has launched a new Bill to strengthen protections and autonomy for those injured in the workplace.

Daily Record

Scottish Government figures reveal 1800 homes in North Lanarkshire remain empty

New housing statistics have shown that there are 1,846 long term empty homes in North Lanarkshire and over 42,000 across Scotland.

Daily Record

Giving councils more cash would 'starve' NHS, John Swinney warns

JOHN Swinney has acknowledged warnings from council finance chiefs who said vital services could be cut due to a budget gap of £1 billion – but…

The National (Scotland)

Numbers seeking advice over homeless threat grows by 53% – Scottish Labour

Scottish Labour has warned against a cliff-edge in housing support after pandemic protections were lifted.

The Independent UK

Nearly 6,000 council jobs could be axed after years of 'SNP Government neglect'

EXCLUSIVE: A COSLA paper obtained by the Record shows councils are poised to slash jobs and cut services

Daily Record

Rent Freeze Bill passes stage 2 after over 100 attempted revisions from opposition MSPs

The emergency legislation is moving through the Scottish Parliament at an accelerated pace

The National (Scotland)

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Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

The party spoke out as it emerged that industrial action in cleansing and education will go ahead next week.

Tribune News Service

Whitmer order lifts some fuel rules to address potential impact of Indiana refinery fire

DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Saturday issued an executive order lifting some rules on fuel supply transportation and moving forward the timeline for the state to access its fall gasoline supply in light of a fire at an Indiana refinery that may affect Michigan's supply and prices.

Glasgow Live

'Traumatising' 'Fast and Furious' car racers cause chaos in Lanarkshire

A local B&M store hired a security team and forked out thousands on emergency fencing following an event on Saturday night that hundreds of 'boy racers' attended. There are now calls to ban the 'takeovers'.

Daily Record

'Fast and Furious' car gatherings across Scotland under attack after claims of racing and anti-social behaviour

The Big Birkenshaw Takeover, organised by the Lanarkshire Outlawz group, has brought hundreds of car enthusiasts to an unlicensed event at a retail park just yards from a housing estate.

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Holyrood to look into recovering £400 energy payments from second-home owners

THE Scottish Government has said it will explore ways it can recover a cost-of-living rebate given to owners of second homes and instead use it on a…

Liverpool Echo

Remembering ITV's Gladiators and where they are now

"Contender ready! Gladiator ready!"

Daily Record

Shocking kids mental health services stats described as 'catastrophic failure' by Lanarkshire MSP

Mark Griffin MSP was speaking following the latest figures released by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

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