Scotland is set to bring in emergency laws to freeze rents and help tenants weather the worsening cost of living crisis.
Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister, announced the measure as she set out plans to deal with the “humanitarian emergency” caused by soaring energy bills.
“We will take immediate action to protect tenants in the private and social renting sectors,” Ms Sturgeon said.
ScotRail fares will also be frozen until at least March 2023 and the Scottish child payment will increase to £25 a week for each child.
