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Millennials Saw Their Debts Increase Most During Pandemic, Study Finds

People aged between 25 and 34 have accrued the most personal debt over the course of the pandemic, according to a new set of figures.

Millions Struggling with ‘Financial Long Covid’ as Support Schemes Wind Down

Millions of people across the UK are struggling financially due to the lingering effects of the Covid crisis.

Pandemic Taking a Toll on Mental Health of People in Debt

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on household incomes and jobs has been such that huge numbers of people across the UK have seen their mental health suffer during the crisis.

Demand for Advice in Scotland Up Sharply During Lockdown

The numbers of people looking for advice on how to handle issues including debt management has increased sharply during the coronavirus lockdown.

Renters Under Pressure as Covid Debts Mount Up

Debt levels have been piling up for millions of people over the course of the pandemic and private renters are particularly likely to be feeling the financial strain.

Scots Urged to Take Up Council Tax Exemptions

Scots are being urged to find out whether they might be able to claim council tax exemptions and potentially save themselves significant amounts of money.

Debtor Protections in Scotland to Remain in Place Until September

A series of measures brought in to help debtors during the coronavirus pandemic are set to be extended in Scotland until September 2021.

Scottish Government Promises to Make Rented Homes More Affordable

The Scottish government has said it intends to “increase affordability and quality of choice” for renters living in all parts of the country over the course of the next 20 years.

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...

Politicians across Parties Urged to Help Pull Scots Out of Poverty

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.

Homelessness in Scotland Sure to Rise, Says Charity Chief

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.