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Politicians planning to stand in the upcoming Holyrood elections are being urged to take action to help tackle key issues relating to poverty among families across Scotland.

The number of Scots struggling to keep a roof over their heads is sure to rise in the coming months as the impact of the pandemic continues to be felt.

The charity Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has called for a new approach to be taken towards supporting people who find themselves deep in debt.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it expects the coronavirus pandemic to prompt a sharp rise in demand for expert debt advice.

A majority of young adults in Scotland who are in debt have been losing sleep because of their money worries in recent months.

A new guide created with the support of the Scottish government has been launched with the aim of providing potentially valuable clarity to people across the country struggling to cope with their debts.

As many as one in four Scottish renters or mortgage holders are worried about whether they’ll be able to cover their housing costs over the course of this year.

Rules relating to Debt Arrangement Schemes (DAS) have been relaxed in ways that should provide extra breathing space for Scots whose finances have been adversely affected by the Covid pandemic.

The circumstances of lockdown are adding to the financial difficulties of low-income families across the UK, according to a new report carried out by the Resolution Foundation.

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is warning that the country could be faced with something like a “council tax debt explosion” in 2021 as the Covid pandemic takes its toll on household finances.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced every family in Scotland who are eligible for free school meals, will receive a £100 direct payment in time for Christmas.

A series of payment channels collectively referred to as the Best Start Grants are helping low-income Scottish families stay out of debt and cover the costs of everyday essentials more easily.