Scotland special

Staff retention big priority at Rixonway Kitchens

With the unemployment rate at a near 17-year high and job security under attack it’s good to know that staff retention and longevity of service is a priority.

Sad state of affairs

Changing attitudes towards social housing are a sad reflection on post-war Britain, says Jon Cruddas

Banishment order

Labour proposals to tackle anti-social behaviour could see perpetrators evicted from their homes and banned from the area, whatever their tenure. Alex Wellman gauges support for the plan. Illustration by Jonathan Edwards

Hot air

Green groups come together

Doing it themselves

Help is at hand for low-income tenants keen to follow the Highland tradition of self-building. Clare Harris reports

Up to scratch

Duties around property maintenance have now been enshrined in Scottish law, says Ruth McNaught

Rule change

Landlords must prepare for big changes in the way they are regulated, says Ruth McNaught

The other side of the story

Dale Farm has dominated the headlines in recent months. But as Alex Turner finds, there are plenty of examples of landlords and Travellers working together successfully

Uncertain times for tenants

Co-operatives need clarification over tenure regime for members, says Brynmor Adams, barrister at Five Paper