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Rising Number of Scots ‘Being Trapped by Debt’

A growing number of people across Scotland are being trapped by their debts and finding it increasingly tough to pay off what amounts they owe to their creditors.

Women in Scotland ‘Increasingly at Risk of Debt Problems’

Women living in all parts of Scotland are increasingly at risk of falling into debt and experiencing financial hardship.

Food Banks ‘at Breaking Point’ after Huge Rise in Demand

Food bank facilities across Scotland and the rest of the UK are close to “breaking point”, according to the Trussell Trust.

1 in 4 Adults Already In or At Risk of Financial Difficulty

As many as one in four adults in the UK are either already in financial difficulty or at risk of falling into that situation.

Help with Energy Bills Could End in April, New Chancellor Announces

Plans to help protect British households from the full impacts of soaring energy costs are only now scheduled to run until April 2023.

Scots More Likely than English Households to Face Serious Financial Problems

Scottish households are more likely than their English counterparts to face serious financial problems, according to a new piece of research.

Energy Debt Levels Up 38% on Last Year and Rising

Debts associated with domestic energy supplies were worth over £2 billion as of April this year, which represents an increase of 38 per cent compared to the same point in 2021.

Rents to be Frozen and Evictions Banned across Scotland

Rents are set to be frozen and evictions should soon be banned across Scotland as policymakers aim to offset some of the worst impacts of the cost of living crisis.

Sturgeon Insists Cost of Living Crisis will be Scottish Government’s Top Priority

First minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that taking steps to tackle the cost of living crisis will be her top priority as MSPs return to Edinburgh for a new session of the Scottish parliament.

Charities Call on Sturgeon to Give Struggling Scots Immediate Cash Support

People on low incomes across Scotland will need immediate support from Holyrood if they are to cope with the financial pressures heading their way.

Scots with Problem Debts Urged Not to Suffer Alone

People living in all parts of Scotland are being urged not to suffer alone if they’re struggling to cope with their debts or to manage their personal finances.

Average Annual Energy Bills Forecast to Top £4,200 by January

The average annual energy bill for a British household is expected to go beyond £4,200 by early next year, according to the latest forecasts.