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A new £500,000 fund has been launched for organisations which help people accessing the benefits to be delivered by the Scottish Government. The Scottish Benefit Take-up Fund will support charities and third sector organisations in their work to address barriers which prevent people from apply

Teenage carers in Scotland will be the first in the UK to be given financial support thanks to a new Scottish Government grant.

A third (34%) of adults in Scotland say they do not save any money, according to new research conducted by the Bank of Scotland.

A housing association which sued contractors, engineers and architects over “serious defects” in the redevelopment of a former hospital has been granted a full hearing in its £3 million damages action.

Anne Marie Brown has been appointed as the new chief executive of Dalmuir Park Housing Association. Ms Brown is currently the director at Craigdale Housing Association in Castlemilk but she will take up her new role in January 2020.

Neil Ross has been appointed as the new director of placemaking opportunities for Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association. Mr Ross will spearhead development activity in relation to innovations, partnerships and investment.

Jamie Irvine has been appointed as Linstone Housing Association's new chair. Mr Irvine currently holds the position of regional head of development (north) for Home Group.

Loreburn Housing Association has won the Employer of the Year title at the Women in Housing Awards. Now in its seventh year, the awards highlight the amazing work of women in housing.

A special nasal spray is to be issued to staff in Glasgow’s homelessness services in a bid to prevent fatal drugs overdoses. The new Naloxone nasal sprays will be easier to use than traditional injection kits

Representatives from Morrison Construction were joined by dignitaries from The Highland Council and the Highland Housing Alliance to celebrate a topping out ceremony at the Wyvern House project in Inverness city centre on Friday.

The sites of former Dundee primary schools have been earmarked to house new homes for social rent. Two applications have been submitted for the former grounds of Whitfield Primary, one for 30 homes and another for 10 houses and eight flats.

Prime-site developer Queensberry Properties’ design and technical manager, Kirsty Henderson, examines how the continual evolution of architecture provides a fascinating glimpse into how our lives and expectations have changed over time. Architecture has always played a critical role in both sh

Glasgow City Council's Universal Credit support hubs have brought in more than £15.2 million in financial gains for people living in the city.

A total of 34 formerly homeless people have moved into their new homes after the closure of hostels in Glasgow. Paul Gallacher is among those who have been found settled mainstream tenancies under Glasgow's Housing First initiative.

A strategy and action plan to tackle poverty in Moray has been endorsed by councillors. Fairer Moray Forum is spearheaded the action on behalf of the Moray Community Planning Partnership - public and third sector organisations in the area.