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Scots landlords served hundreds of eviction notices during lockdown
Hundreds of tenants in Scotland have been handed eviction notices since the beginning of lockdown, despite government advice for landlords to be flexible during the pandemic.
No Black senior executives in Scottish listed companies
An analysis by The Ferret revealed the lack of ethnic minority representation across Scotland's listed companies.
‘This doesn’t happen here’: young women highlight sexual violence in Shetland
Rhea, 16, from Shetland, is working with Rape Crisis to raise awarness of sexual violence in rural communities by sharing more than 60 anonymous stories of young wormen, detailing experiences from unwanted touching to sexual violence and rape.
Big brands pay us less, say Black Scottish influencers
Scottish influencers on social media have alleged their industry discriminates against Black people.
Tenants ‘sidelined’ as landlords lobby for extra Covid-19 subsidy
Landlord lobbyists have pressured Scottish Government officials for further coronavirus subsidies in regular meetings with civil servants, documents show.
Police urged to tackle landlords breaking lockdown laws
Housing and advice charities have warned that more must be done to tackle rogue landlords caught breaking the rules all over Scotland, despite emergency coronavirus laws.
Sex workers urge decriminalisation as Covid-19 lockdown takes toll
Campaigners in Scotland have urged the Scottish Government to decriminalise sex work, as many suffer during the coronavirus lockdown.
Covid-19: Scotland ‘losing £15m a day from loss in women’s earnings’
Women have been forced to perform more unpaid labour during the Covid-19 crisis with their collective lost earnings or productivity equating to more than £15m a day in Scotland, according to a new report.
Legal overhaul urged to tackle Scotland’s derelict land and buildings
Experts have called for “radical change” and an overhaul of Scotland’s laws to tackle thousands of vacant and derelict sites.