Funds for project to curb impact of welfare reform
A project to help Glaswegians develop the skills to claim benefits and find jobs online is to receive £170,000 support from the Scottish Government, Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today.
The Scottish Government - Posted 23/04/2013

Savings on home energy bills
People across Scotland are being urged to seek assistance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, helping to reduce household energy bills.
The Scottish Government - Posted 04/04/2013

Hard working families hit by £4.5 billion benefits cuts
The true impact of the UK Government’s benefit reforms have been revealed by a new Scottish Government analysis that shows people in Scotland could be hit with a cut of £4.5 billion in the five years to 2014-15 - £2 billion more than the UK Government originally claimed.
The Scottish Government - Posted 25/03/2013

More affordable homes for Edinburgh
The Scottish Government has granted The City of Edinburgh Council power to borrow up to £21 million to help build up to 160 affordable homes in the city.
The Scottish Government - Posted 22/03/2013

Advice for landlords on "Bedroom tax"
Landlords should consider all possible options and use all reasonable means to prevent evictions of housing tenants struggling to pay rent due to the bedroom tax, Housing Minister Margaret Burgess said today.
The Scottish Government - Posted 18/03/2013

Hundreds of new greener homes
Hundreds of new greener and easier to heat homes will be built across Scotland thanks to a £13.5 million investment announced today by Housing Minister Margaret Burgess.
The Scottish Government - Posted 18/03/2013

Millions for warmer homes
More than 300,000 poorer households will be eligible for free insulation and heating from April 1st, Housing and Welfare Minister Margaret Burgess said today.
The Scottish Government - Posted 13/03/2013

Chartered Institute of Housing Annual Conference - Speech by Housing and Welfare Minister Margaret Burgess
The Excellence in Regeneration Awards are a great reminder of the vital work to tackle the social inequalities in our poorest communities. It shows us all the impact and importance of vibrant communities in Scotland and the central role of housing.
The Scottish Government - Posted 12/03/2013

Help for people hit by bedroom tax
Extra advice and support will help those who will lose out under UK Government housing benefit cuts like the bedroom tax, Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today.
The Scottish Government - Posted 11/03/2013

Millions to help heat homes
A £60 million fund will help local authorities to transform thousands of properties across Scotland into warmer, environmentally friendly homes which are easier and cheaper to heat.
The Scottish Government - Posted 10/03/2013