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Glasgow
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Scotland losing ‘substantial revenue’ over derelict land
New research shows that Scotland is losing out on “substantial" tax revenue from derelict land owners, says land reform campaigner and MSP, Andy Wightman.
Tenants faced damp and black mould while housing repairs stopped due to Covid-19
Tenants of Scotland's largest housing association who have suffered damp and mould are calling for action on repairs, as questions about use of furlough are raised.
Claim Glasgow areas have lower life expectancy than Rwanda is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim comparing the life expectancy of Glasgow to Rwanda.
Scottish Welfare Fund failing families in financial crisis
Campaigners claim the Scottish Welfare Fund is a “postcode lottery” with success rates and amounts granted varying across the country.
Podcast: Nightlife culture under threat from Covid-19 restrictions
The Government’s lack of engagement with the country’s clubs and music venues – is “unacceptable” according to industry chiefs.
Sub Club director’s family sold vacant site to hotel developer
Family members of a Sub Club director sold the site next door to JD Wetherspoon, the pub chain behind the very hotel plans that club owners are now battling against.
Row erupts over firm’s briefings to MPs on asylum seeker housing
Organisations supporting asylum seekers have expressed concerns for the well-being of asylum seekers moved from flats into hotels in Glasgow.
Revealed: Scottish property worth billions owned by tax haven firms
Registers of Scotland data shows 3,237 Scottish properties were owned by companies based outside of the UK in 2019.
Emergency repairs leave tenants ‘locked out’ of their homes
Glasgow tenants said they were given no prior warning about the dangerous exterior of their buildings, after urgent repairs left many locked out for days during the coronavirus pandemic.
