Why are Scottish wind farms paid billions to switch off?
Despite Scotland’s booming wind sector, turbines are still routinely paid not to spin. The Ferret unpacks why this happens, what makes it so costly, and what it means for your bills.
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Homeless deaths in Scotland rise by 11 per cent
The number of people who died whilst homeless in Scotland has risen, according to the latest official figures. An estimated
Charity to launch legal action over ‘scandalous’ failure to help Glasgow’s homeless
Homeless charity, Shelter Scotland, is preparing to take groundbreaking legal action against Glasgow City Council over its failure to accommodate
Glasgow unveils plans to cut homelessness services by £2.6m
Homeless services in Glasgow are to be cut by £2.6 million, with the loss of almost 100 emergency and
Homeless death toll in Scotland rises to 139
Charities are demanding urgent action to prevent a “tragic” loss of lives, as updated figures reveal at least 139 people
‘Alarming’ rise in Glasgow homeless deaths linked to street valium
About 20 homeless people in Glasgow have died in the last six weeks, The Ferret has learned. The spate of
Review promised on Scottish homeless death statistics
Scotland’s national records office has said it will undertake a review that could see it count the deaths of
‘Let us remember them’: Scots count shows almost two people a week die while homeless
In late January it started snowing again. Yellow weather warnings were issued across Scotland, ice formed on the pavements and