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Government Declines to Make £20 Universal Credit Uplift Permanent

Campaigners have been left disappointed after the chancellor Rishi Sunak announced plans to extend but eventually roll back the £20 uplift in the basic level of Universal Credit (UC) payments.

Legislation Update - The Bankruptcy (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2021

As a response to the unfolding coronavirus pandemic, and the subsequent negative impact this was having on the finances of both individuals and companies across Scotland, a series of emergency Acts we...

Third of Scots Fear Losing Their Jobs in Next 12 Months

More than a third of workers in Scotland are fearful that they might lose their jobs at some point over the next 12 months.

Glaswegians Spending Most in the UK on Nights Out

People living in Glasgow spend more on average on a night out than their counterparts from anywhere else in the country, according to a new set of figures.

46 Million Brits Potentially in Line for MasterCard Payout

As many as 46 million British adults could be in line for a payout from the financial services giant MasterCard after a tribunal ruled that a class action lawsuit could potentially be brought against...

Over 300,000 Scottish Children in Families in Financial Peril

More than 300,000 Scottish children are living in households that are close to the edge from a financial perspective.

Report Highlights Struggles of Single Parents in Poverty

A new research report has highlighted the extent to which many thousands of single parents throughout the UK struggle to escape poverty while bringing up their children.

Former Scotland Football Captain Barry Ferguson Enters Bankruptcy

Barry Ferguson, the former captain of Scotland’s national football team, has entered bankruptcy on a voluntary basis having become insolvent and unable to service some very substantial debts.

Universal Credit Payment Delays Adding to Debt Woes Nationwide

Issues with the UK government’s Universal Credit (UC) benefits system are causing significant debt and housing problems among thousands of individuals and families throughout the country.

Study Pinpoints Scotland’s Most Affordable Commuter Towns

Many thousands of Scots could be saving themselves considerable sums of money by swapping city centres for commuter towns. In fact, according to a new study by the Bank of Scotland, there are many...

Are car parking fines enforceable by law?

The law regarding car parking fines differs depending on where you have parked and who has issued the ticket. The local authority or police are generally responsible for managing public car parking ar...

Money Advice Service to be Shut Down

The Money Advice Service (MAS), which was set up in 2010 to provide information and guidance for people around the UK on a full range of personal finance issues, is to be closed down by the government...