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Calls for Scottish Government to Pause Public Sector Debt Recovery

A group of charities and campaign organisations are calling for the Scottish government to pause its debt recovery efforts to help thousands of families cope better with the ongoing cost of living cri...

Couples Advised Not to Keep Their Debts a Secret

People in long-term relationships have been advised not to conceal debt problems from their partners because they could easily become a source of tensions in years to come.

Low-income Families to Get £301 Cost of Living Payments in Spring

More than eight million low-income families across the UK are set to receive £301 in the coming weeks to help them cover their essential outgoings and stay afloat financially.

2.3 Million UK Households Missed Payments in January

As many as 2.3 million households in the UK missed payments they should have been making in January because their finances were under so much pressure.

Scotland’s Homelessness Levels Hit Record High

The number of people officially considered to be homeless in Scotland reached a record high recently, according to a new set of figures.

Rising Costs Pushing More Scots into Problem Debt

Rising costs across the economy are pushing more and more Scots into problem debt situations, according to a new piece of research.

Scots Expect Cost of Living Crisis to Worsen in 2023

People in Scotland are generally expecting to see the cost of living crisis worsen over the course of 2023.

NatWest Promises Indebted Customers Some Breathing Space

NatWest has committed to offering a degree of ‘breathing space’ to its customers who are struggling to repay their unsecured debts.

Requests for Debt Help Up Sharply across Scotland

Demand for advice and support in relation to personal debt problems has risen sharply in the post-Christmas period in Scotland.

Debtors Struggling with Christmas Costs Advised to Seek Support

Anyone who lives in Scotland and is struggling to cover the costs of Christmas this year is being urged to reach out for support and advice if they need it.

Costs of Christmas Dinners ‘Worrying Two Thirds of British Adults’

As many as two thirds of adults living across the UK are worried about how they will afford to pay for their Christmas dinners this year.

Famous Faces Launch Christmas Campaign for Edinburgh Homelessness Charity

Several celebrities have given their backing to a new campaign designed to raise funds in support of a prominent Edinburgh homelessness charity.