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Charity Wants Every Adult in Scotland to Get £2,400 a Year

Giving every adult in Scotland a sum of £2,400 per year as a form of ‘basic income’ could have the effect of largely eradicating destitution across the country.

Scotland’s Bankruptcy and Trust Deed Numbers Up 20%

The total number of bankruptcy cases or entries into Protected Trust Deeds (PTDs) recorded across Scotland increased by more than 20 per cent last year.

Edinburgh Needs Strict Rent Controls, says Poverty Taskforce Chairman

Edinburgh should introduce strict rent controls as part of an effort to tackle poverty and serious financial difficulty across the city.

Food Banks Handing Out Record Numbers of Emergency Parcels

Food banks operated by the Trussell Trust handed out more than 1.5 million emergency food parcels in the 12 months up to the end of March.

New Laws Could Give Women and Girls in Scotland Free Access to Sanitary Products

A bill has been put forward at the Scottish parliament that would help ensure that women and girls across the country can access free sanitary products when they need them.

46 Million Brits Potentially in Line for MasterCard Payout

As many as 46 million British adults could be in line for a payout from the financial services giant MasterCard after a tribunal ruled that a class action lawsuit could potentially be brought against...

Over 300,000 Scottish Children in Families in Financial Peril

More than 300,000 Scottish children are living in households that are close to the edge from a financial perspective.

Pay rise for nearly 2 million workers as UK living wage rises by 5%

Nearly 1.8 million people in the UK will receive a pay rise from April 1st, following a 4.9 per cent increase in the National Living Wage.

Gambling Habits Turning into Debt Problems for Thousands of Students

Thousands of students at universities across the UK are developing gambling habits that risk plunging them into significant amounts of debt.

Scotland Set for 50p Per Unit Minimum Price on Alcoholic Drinks

The Scottish government has backed plans to establish minimum prices per unit on all alcoholic beverages being sold throughout the country.

Debt Servicing Costs Forecast to Increase 29% by 2023

Debts will become more expensive and more difficult to service for consumers and families across the UK over the next five years, according to official forecasts put together by the Office for Budget...

Scottish Government to Offer Parents £250 Grants as Children Start School January 24, 2019

The Scottish government is set to open up applications for grants worth £250 to parents whose children are about to start school.