内容摘要："I think something should happen since Russia was the first one to push for these talks. I mean since 2022, they have refused to go into any contact," says an officer who wants to be referred to with his call sign "Kozak".

"I think something should happen since Russia was the first one to push for these talks. I mean since 2022, they have refused to go into any contact," says an officer who wants to be referred to with his call sign "Kozak".

The government said it had "inherited the worst housing crisis in living memory" and "all areas must play their part".… unblocking barriers to building, and setting out targets for councils to ramp up housebuilding, so new homes are built where they are most needed."

Most housing expertsYet analysts say it is not the only obstacle.it is dealing with a chronic shortage of skilled workers.

The Home Builders Federation has cited aging workers and Brexit as some of the factors behind shortages.the sector needs to attract the equivalent of 50,300 extra workers per year to meet the levels of work expected.

There are also concerns about the availability of basic building materials including bricks and timber.

a shortage of these could hinder the government's ability to get near its target.This is the reality of Scotland's drug deaths crisis in just one small community and both Tanya and Jayne say the Scottish government must do more to save lives.

"I personally believe that a lot of addiction is to do with mental health first," says Tanya."There's no continuity in support from addiction services or mental health services. There's no link up."

Jayne, who is a drugs support worker herself, says she spent years trying to bring James home to Oban where she felt he would have a better chance of recovery and survival.A particular challenge, she says, was that Argyll and Bute Council offered James housing places in Dunoon and Helensburgh – both about two hours away – making it very difficult for his family to support him.