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Night-time Economy in Scotland Suffering Huge Financial Damage

The night-time economy in Scotland is in the midst of a major financial crisis as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on businesses within the associated industries.

Help Out the Millions Falling into Debt, Says Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice has called on the government to take swift and significant action to help the millions of people who’ve fallen into debt in recent months through no fault of their own.

Scottish Economy Enters Recession Despite Recent Upturn

The Scottish economy has officially entered a period of recession despite recent months having seen an upturn in overall output.

Eviction Protections Set to be Extended Until March 2021

Rules protecting tenants in Scotland from eviction notices are to remain in place until March next year, it has been announced.

Scotland Sees Sharp Rise in Families Relying on Universal Credit

There has been a sharp rise in the number of families in Scotland claiming Universal Credit in the months since the Covid-19 crisis began.

Scotland Potentially Facing ‘Tidal Wave of Evictions’

Scotland could soon be faced with a “tidal wave of evictions” unless actions are taken to protect people in financial difficulty from being kicked out of their homes.

Lords Blame Universal Credit for Soaring Rent Arrears and Rising Use of Food Banks

Universal Credit has been blamed for sharp rises in rent arrears and huge increases in the number of people reliant on food banks.

Finance Firms told They Must Do More to Help Vulnerable Debtors

Financial service companies have been told by their industry’s chief regulator that they need to do more to provide support to customers who are struggling with debt.

Scottish Families to be Alerted to Extra Financial Support Options

Around 22,000 households are to be alerted by the Scottish government to the fact they may be eligible to extra forms of financial support if they’re struggling.

Debt Experts Welcome Ban on ‘Outrageous’ Car Loan Commission Models

Personal debt experts have welcomed the news that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to ban commission structures that incentivise car retailers to sell high-interest finance deals to t...

Calls for Government to Protect Scots from Eviction into 2021

Action should be taken by the Scottish government to protect people struggling to pay their rent this year from being evicted as the coronavirus crisis continues.

Unemployment Up as 120,000 Scots Lose Jobs During Virus Crisis

Unemployment levels in Scotland have increased considerably in recent months, with around 120,000 people across the country believed to have lost their jobs during the coronavirus crisis.