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Charity Calls for New Approach to Supporting Debtors in Scotland

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

Pandemic to Prompt Sharp Rise in Demand for Debt Advice

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

Most Young Scots in Debt Losing Sleep Over Money Worries

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

New Guide Launched to Help Scots Struggling with Debt

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 debt...

1 in 4 Scots Worried About Housing Costs

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.

DAS Rules Relaxed to Help Struggling Debtors Impacted by Covid

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.

Lockdown ‘Adding to Financial Pressure on Low-income Families’

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.

Charity Warns of ‘Council Tax Debt Explosion’ in Scotland

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.

£100 boost for free school meal families across Scotland

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.

Best Start Grants Helping Scottish Families Stay Out of Debt

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.

Don’t Wait to Get Debt Help If You Need It, Says Charity

The charity organisation Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is urging anyone who struggling with personal debt problems this winter to get help sooner rather than later.

Destitution on the Rise and Expected to Worsen

The scale of destitution among households living in the UK increased by around 35 per cent between 2017 and 2019, and is expected to worsen as the coronavirus pandemic goes on.