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12 Million Brits Now Struggling with Debt, Says FCA

As many as 12 million adults across the UK were struggling with debt and battling to keep pace with demands on their finances in July this year, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Holyrood Commits Extra £30m to Helping Hard Up Scots

The Scottish government has said it will be providing local authorities across the country with an extra £30 million to help them tackle financial insecurity in their areas.

MPs Argue to End 5-Week Wait for Universal Credit Payments

MPs at Westminster have argued that people applying for Universal Credit (UC) should not be forced to wait five weeks before receiving their first payments.

Sturgeon Says Ending Furlough Scheme Will Cost Jobs in Scotland

The closing of the UK government’s furlough scheme in the coming weeks is likely to prompt a notable rise in job losses in Scotland, according to first minister Nicola Sturgeon.

New Covid Curbs Could be ‘Devastating Blow for Hospitality Sector’

Extra restrictions on activities within hospitality settings look set to represent another major blow to the prospects of businesses in many parts of Scotland.

Personal Insolvencies Up 5.5% Across Scotland

The total number of people entered into some form of personal insolvency in Scotland increased by 5.5 per cent in the year to the end of March 2020.

Grants of £500 Promised to Scots Needing to Self Isolate

Grants worth £500 are being promised by the Scottish government to people who live on low incomes and find themselves needing to self isolate to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Jobs Support Scheme to Replace Furlough Programme

A new Jobs Support Scheme is to be introduced across the UK to replace the furlough programme which has helped to pay the wages of millions of people during the coronavirus crisis.

New Restrictions ‘Could be Fatal’ for Hospitality Businesses

New Covid-related restrictions could have a severely damaging impact on businesses within Scotland’s hospitality sector, it has been claimed.

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.

Debt Storm Forecast After Payment Holidays End

Large numbers of households across Scotland could be facing serious financial problems once the option to defer their bills or their debt repayments ceases to be available.

Footballer Marcus Rashford Aims to Tackle Child Food Poverty

The Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford has announced the launch of a new taskforce that he hopes will help reduce the number of children going hungry across the UK.