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New play Capital! explores Edinburgh’s financial history through eyes of Big Issue vendor
New play Capital! explores Edinburgh’s financial history through eyes of Big Issue vendor
A new play will portray a Big Issue magazine vendor as part of an ‘exploration’ of Edinburgh’s financial history
More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it
More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it
The Trussell Trust has found that universal credit claimants are battling to afford the essentials they need to survive like food and heating
Renters in Scotland face ‘tidal wave of evictions’ as rent cap and eviction ban comes to an end
Renters in Scotland face ‘tidal wave of evictions’ as rent cap and eviction ban comes to an end
The Scottish government must protect renters from ‘disastrous consequences’ of the end of rent protections, an open letter from tenants’ union Living Rent has urged
Homelessness set to soar by a third in Scotland in two years – but it ‘doesn’t need to be this way’
Homelessness set to soar by a third in Scotland in two years – but it ‘doesn’t need to be this way’
Social media and closure of youth ‘safe spaces’ could lead to surge in violent crime, research warns
Social media and closure of youth ‘safe spaces’ could lead to surge in violent crime, research warns
‘You can have a life-changing experience for the price of pizza’: Why Sneaky Pete’s is vital to Scottish music
‘You can have a life-changing experience for the price of pizza’: Why Sneaky Pete’s is vital to Scottish music
Late Scottish artist’s powerful sketches of homeless people discovered in attic after 30 years
Late Scottish artist’s powerful sketches of homeless people discovered in attic after 30 years
Here’s when people in Scotland will get the winter heating payment in 2023 and 2024
Here’s when people in Scotland will get the winter heating payment in 2023 and 2024
Allowing asylum seekers to work will help tackle growing refugee homelessness crisis, says minister
Allowing asylum seekers to work will help tackle growing refugee homelessness crisis, says minister
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2024
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2024
This Scottish music venue changed a disabled teen’s life – but may run out of money in months
This Scottish music venue changed a disabled teen’s life – but may run out of money in months
Tributes paid to Perth Big Issue vendor Rab Lakie who died after heart attack: ‘One in a million’
Tributes paid to Perth Big Issue vendor Rab Lakie who died after heart attack: ‘One in a million’
Rosebank: Emergency protests planned after new North Sea oil field given go-ahead
Rosebank: Emergency protests planned after new North Sea oil field given go-ahead
‘The leadership we need’: Humza Yousaf confirms plans for rent controls in Scotland
‘The leadership we need’: Humza Yousaf confirms plans for rent controls in Scotland
Drug-related deaths in Scotland: Here’s what can be done now
Drug-related deaths in Scotland: Here’s what can be done now
The Black Eden by Richard T Kelly review: A story of Scotland’s black gold rush
The Black Eden by Richard T Kelly review: A story of Scotland’s black gold rush
What is a universal basic income and why is it being trialled in the UK?
What is a universal basic income and why is it being trialled in the UK?
Could food banks be relegated to the history books?
Could food banks be relegated to the history books?
How the Scottish government is hoping to end the need for food banks
How the Scottish government is hoping to end the need for food banks
A utopian vision for sustainable festivals
A utopian vision for sustainable festivals
A working class community’s fight to be seen for who they are… through theatre, bingo and a good feed
A working class community’s fight to be seen for who they are… through theatre, bingo and a good feed
What’s it like living in rural Scotland during the cost of living crisis?
What’s it like living in rural Scotland during the cost of living crisis?
Could a rent freeze be on the way?
Could a rent freeze be on the way?
Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern – what two shock resignations tell us about good leadership
Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern – what two shock resignations tell us about good leadership
Nicola Sturgeon’s most memorable moments as she resigns as Scotland’s first minister