scotland

There is a roadmap to end homelessness by 2040. Now it’s up those in power to follow it
Crisis Scotland representatives show cabinet secretary for housing Mairi McAllan the roadmap to end homelessness by 2040
Maeve McGoldrick

There is a roadmap to end homelessness by 2040. Now it’s up those in power to follow it

Crisis Scotland is calling on all political parties in Scotland to commit to ending homelessness ahead of May’s Holyrood elections. The charity’s Maeve McGoldrick explains why Scots need the hope their plan provides
Everybody to Kenmure Street: Immigration protest film tells a remarkable story of people power
Documentary

Everybody to Kenmure Street: Immigration protest film tells a remarkable story of people power

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026

'Shocking' number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
Homelessness

'Shocking' number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections

Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley review – sumptuous and beautiful nature writing
Books

Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley review – sumptuous and beautiful nature writing

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Sorry, Trump: Scotland slaps private jet tax on the uber-rich – here's why it's such a good idea
Private jet at Orlando airport with door open
Private jets

Sorry, Trump: Scotland slaps private jet tax on the uber-rich – here's why it's such a good idea

Only investment at the next budget will turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality
Margaret-Ann Brünjes

Only investment at the next budget will turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality

Lisa Nandy, Zack Polanski and Nitro from Gladiators share their favourite cultural moments of 2025 
Best of the year

Lisa Nandy, Zack Polanski and Nitro from Gladiators share their favourite cultural moments of 2025 

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now'
Letter to my Younger Self

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now'

Scotland's social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes
Caroline Cawley is a co-production partner at Turn2Us.
Caroline Cawley

Scotland's social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes

Scottish minister remains 'concerned' Labour's child poverty strategy will lack impact
Scottish social justice minister Shirley-Anne Somerville on the day she announced Scotland would mitigate the two-child limit.
Child poverty

Scottish minister remains 'concerned' Labour's child poverty strategy will lack impact

First minister John Swinney: 'We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live'
Scottish first minister John Swinney
John Swinney

First minister John Swinney: 'We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live'

Rent controls coming to Scotland as Holyrood passes 'ground-breaking' housing bill
Living Rent campaigners demand rent controls outside Holyrood
Housing

Rent controls coming to Scotland as Holyrood passes 'ground-breaking' housing bill

I couldn't afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
Gloria Odhi
Gloria Odhi

I couldn't afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials

Homelessness system in Scotland 'at breaking point' as rough sleeping surges
a person experiencing homelessness on the street
Homelessness

Homelessness system in Scotland 'at breaking point' as rough sleeping surges

Scotland faces growing nitazenes threat as it grapples with drugs deaths crisis
a syringe and pills of drugs
Drugs

Scotland faces growing nitazenes threat as it grapples with drugs deaths crisis

The Golden Spurtle: A porridge-making championship that feeds the soul
Film

The Golden Spurtle: A porridge-making championship that feeds the soul

Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas 
Books

Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas 

It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know
a hand holding house keys
Gary Meek

It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know

Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
building on albert drive collapse in glasgow
Homelessness

Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless

Comedian Hasan Al-Habib: 'We need to talk about white privilege'
Hasan Al-Abib

Comedian Hasan Al-Habib: 'We need to talk about white privilege'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City
Books

Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City

Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: 'I love screaming to heavy metal in the car'
TV

Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: 'I love screaming to heavy metal in the car'

Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of
Paul McNamee

Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of

England and Wales must follow Scotland's lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
Big Issue vendors back the Poverty Zero campaign.
Poverty

England and Wales must follow Scotland's lead and set legal targets to end child poverty