Energy Debts Double to Go Beyond £1 Billion

The scale of debts owed by UK consumers to their energy suppliers has doubled over the past year to reach a total topping £1 billion.

Demand for Debt Advice Soaring across Scotland

Demand for advice on how to deal with debts and with personal finance pressures more generally has been soaring in Scotland in recent months.

1 in 10 Parents Now Expecting to Use Food Banks

As many as 10 per cent of parents in the UK are expecting that they will need to use a food bank within the next three months.

Almost Half of Scots Have Struggled to Cover Housing Costs

Around 48 per cent of adults in Scotland have struggled at some point to cover their housing costs, according to a recent survey carried out by Shelter Scotland.

Debtors Already Struggling with Cost of Living Pressures Even Before Inflation Surge

People in problem debt across the UK were already struggling with cost of living pressures even prior to the recent steep increases in inflation and energy prices.

Calls to Cancel School Dinner Debts Owed to Scottish Councils

Calls are being made for debts owed for school dinners across Scotland to be cancelled to ease some of the financial pressures on struggling families.

Almost 85% of Scots Worried About Rising Energy Bills

More than eight out of 10 adults living in Scotland are worried about their rising energy bills, according to a new piece of research.

Rising Prices Now Among Top Reasons for Debt Problems

Rising costs associated with everyday outgoings is now among the top handful of reasons why people are struggling with debt problems.

Ofgem Confirms Energy Price Cap Increase of 54%

The UK’s energy sector regulator Ofgem has confirmed that the price cap for energy bills is being increased by 54 per cent from April 1st.

Grocery Shopping Bills Could Increase by £180 This Year

The average cost of grocery bills could increase by as much as £180 over the course of this year, according to a new set of figures.

2.5 Million Households ‘Missed Payments in January’

As many as 2.5 million British households missed at least one debt repayment or a bill they should have paid during the early weeks of 2022, according to a new set of figures.

UK Government Commits to New Universal Credit Sanctions

The UK government has revealed plans to introduce new financial sanctions against jobseekers who claim Universal Credit and remain unemployed for an extended period.