Scotland has seen a 19 percent fall in homelessness applications in the past 12 months, according to new figures published today. Housing Minister Keith Brown said the approach to homelessness taken by the Scottish Government was "making a difference". The Government has invested £500,000 in a scheme that enables local authorities to refocus services to look at the housing options of individuals in an attempt to reduce the number of homeless applicants. Today's figures also revealed a 15 perc...