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Debt Levels Soaring across Scotland, New Figures Show Debt Level Rising

Debt Levels Soaring across Scotland, New Figures Show

Levels of unsecured debt in Scotland increased dramatically during 2022 as the cost of living crisis took its toll on household finances.

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Nearly Half a Million Scots Facing ‘Profound Financial Hardship’ Financial Hardship

Nearly Half a Million Scots Facing ‘Profound Financial Hardship’

Close to half a million Scots are in a position of profound financial hardship, according to a new set of figures.

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Debt Experts Condemn Forced Instalment of Prepayment Energy Meters Prepayment Energy Meters

Debt Experts Condemn Forced Instalment of Prepayment Energy Meters

Debt help providers from Scotland are calling for an end to policies that see energy companies forcibly installing prepayment meters in their customers’ homes.

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Scots with Disabilities Urged to Check Eligibility for New Benefits Scottish Man In Wheelchair

Scots with Disabilities Urged to Check Eligibility for New Benefits

Disabled people in Scotland are being urged by the government to check whether they might be eligible for benefits that could help make their life a little easier.

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Next Cost of Living Payment Date Set for Early May Next Cost of Living Payment Date Set

Next Cost of Living Payment Date Set for Early May

The government has said its next wave of ‘Cost of Living’ payments will be sent out to eligible recipients in early May.

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Demand for Debt Advice Up by 20% Last Year Demand for Debt Advice

Demand for Debt Advice Up by 20% Last Year

The number of people seeking out debt advice from the charity StepChange increased by around 20 per cent last year.

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1 in 7 Scots have Less Than £20 Left After Paying for Essentials, Debt Help Charity Reveals 1 In 7 Scots Have Less Than 20 Left

1 in 7 Scots have Less Than £20 Left After Paying for Essentials, Debt Help Charity Reveals

As many as one in seven Scottish adults are having to get by on as little as £20 each month beyond what they need to spend on bills and household essentials.

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Energy Bill Cap Extended by 3 Months Energy Bill Cap

Energy Bill Cap Extended by 3 Months

Households across the UK will continue to benefit from a government-imposed cap on energy bills between April and the end of June this year, chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced.

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Scots with Worsening Debt Problems Not Getting Help Worsening Debt Problems

Scots with Worsening Debt Problems Not Getting Help

A majority of Scottish consumers who have fallen behind on their debt repayments recently are yet to reach out for third party help in dealing with the associated issues.

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Charities Call for Cash Payments to Ease Energy Bills Crisis Charities Call To Ease Energy Bills Crisis

Charities Call for Cash Payments to Ease Energy Bills Crisis

Charity organisations are calling on the UK government to distribute cash payments worth up to £1,500 to help low income and indebted households pay their energy bills.

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Rising Debts Impacting Scots’ Mental Health Rising Debts Mental Health

Rising Debts Impacting Scots’ Mental Health

Issues associated with increasing debts are having an impact on the mental health of adults across Scotland.

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Energy Debt Advice Demand ‘Soaring across Scotland’ Energy Debt Advice Demand ‘Soaring

Energy Debt Advice Demand ‘Soaring across Scotland’

Demand for advice on issues linked to energy debts has been soaring across Scotland in recent months, according to a leading debt help charity.

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