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A Glasgow charity under prolonged investigation by the Scottish charity regulator has entered provisional liquidation. Pollokshields Development Agency (PDA), a community charity that has received over £1 million in public funding, is the subject of an ongoing inquiry by the Office of the Scot

Barratt Redrow has been named as one of TIME magazine’s World’s 500 Most Sustainable Companies for 2025. The recognition for the developer, which owns housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland, underscores its industry-leading commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural

An expansion of Glasgow's cycle storage scheme is underway, with 720 new spaces set to be delivered this year.

Robot bricklayers are set to make their debut on UK construction sites, as the industry continues to grapple with a severe shortage of skilled labour. The technology, developed by Dutch firm Monumental, features dual-arm robotic systems capable of laying bricks and applying mortar at a pace comparab

Private renters in England and Wales are missing out on up to £169 million in potential interest on tenancy deposits each year, according to new research by Generation Rent.

The University of Glasgow has submitted plans for purpose-built student accommodation at Lilybank Gardens.

Friends, family and colleagues gathered to wish Hebridean Housing Partnership's Mina Maclean a long, healthy happy retirement last week. Mina has worked in housing for 33 years, with the majority of these as the allocations officer at HHP. As with all retirements, the event was full of mixed emotion

A new report from corporate finance and sustainability advisory firm Newbridge Advisors has highlighted the need for changes to sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) in the UK social housing sector, following feedback from both housing providers and lenders.

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has unveiled plans to introduce a new tax on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking areas, with the aim of addressing the rural housing crisis and protecting the Gaelic language.

The architectural professional institutes of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formed a coordinated body to ensure that architects across the nations have standardised guidance in fire and life safety design. The formation of the Belfast Group is one of seve

The City of Edinburgh Council has released new photos this week that show work is well underway on the Wester Hailes affordable housing development, marking a key step forward in its long-term vision to transform the area.

Three students from Fife recently completed a four-week paid internship with Kingdom Group as part of the 2025 Career Ready mentoring programme, an initiative designed to prepare young people for the world of work. Career Ready is a UK-wide social mobility charity that connects young people with men

A new community hub opening in Musselburgh this September will help young adults with additional needs gain independence, build life skills, and connect with their local community to take part in life’s “next steps”, Teens+ has announced.

Developers have successfully overturned a key condition tied to the development of student accommodation and a hotel in St Andrews.

Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) Scotland recently celebrated a milestone event at its annual conference in June – its 45th anniversary. Several plenary sessions at the conference reflected on the past 45 years of TPAS Scotland, tenant participation and events in the wider social h