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Briefing 132 – Housing and the Cost of Living Crisis

thumbnail of Housing-cost-of-living-Briefing-2023Rising housing costs are driving people into poverty. This briefing presents the findings of new research, based on a survey of UNISON members.

Mortgage rate increases are putting many public service workers under pressure, but it is those living in private rented homes who are being hit hardest by rising costs. Younger people, Black workers and low income families with children are amongst those most affected.

Full details can be found on the UNISON Scotland website: Briefing 132 – Housing and the Cost of Living Crisis – UNISON Scotland (unison-scotland.org)