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Slaters Glasgow store manager Andy Beattie (second left) with the men from the Thenue course Unemployed workers bidding to get a job have been given a helping hand from famous menswear specialists Slaters.

Link Group Ltd has sponsored the team strips and new training kit of a local amateur football team. Link’s chief executive Craig Sanderson, recently met Cabrera “Marie Curie” AFC’s players and watched the players in their new strips in action.

Ian Leech Homelessness case workers are stepping up their strike with a rally in Glasgow today.

David Ogilvie Moves by the Scottish Government to make private renting more secure for tenants have been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland.

Maureen Watson Maureen Watson is to leave the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) after more than 25 years, following a restructure of the organisation.

As part of its commitment to helping its tenants get online Link Group Ltd has become the latest signatory of the SCVO Digital Participation Charter. The charter commits Link to five promises, including ensuring all staff and volunteers have an opportunity to learn basic digital skills and pass thes

Nicola Barclay Home builders have urged Edinburgh councillors preparing to meet tomorrow to move ahead with submitting the draft Local Development Plan to the Scottish Government for examination in order to start addressing the city’s housing shortage and avoid further delays.

Developers looking to build at a former school site in Dundee will have a broad outlines of what Dundee City Council expects if the redevelopment guidance is agreed at the city development committee next week. The draft site planning brief for the former Kingspark school in Gilburn Road suggests a m

Terrie Alafat New CIH chief executive Terrie Alafat reflects on her first month at the helm.

It’s getting close to that time of year again when SHARE is waiting for entries for its Committee/Board Learner of the Year. In terms of the Scottish Housing Regulator’s nine year rule, this is a great way for committee/board members to show that they are continuing to learn, be it attending a c

The First Street project by Ask Developments German property firm Patrizia has revealed plans to build its first private rental scheme in the UK.

Partick Housing Association is offering its customers the chance to take part in a workshop to help shape the future of Glasgow’s museums. Throughout May, research company icecream architecture is working with Glasgow museums to find out exactly what interests the people of the city. The research

David Bookbinder David Bookbinder on the tricky issue of welfare in Scotland and the UK following last week’s general election result.

The national roll out of Universal Credit continued yesterday with the benefit now available to new single claimants in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Universal Credit, the new benefit that will replace Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, Tax Credits and Housing

John McMorrow director of Easthall Park receives award on behalf of the Co-operative from Debbie King, business development manager at Building Careers UK Easthall Park Housing Co-operative was the proud recipient of the "Housing Excellence Small Social landlord of the Year 2015" award in Manchester