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UK Government Commits to New Universal Credit Sanctions

The UK government has revealed plans to introduce new financial sanctions against jobseekers who claim Universal Credit and remain unemployed for an extended period.

Number of Brits Struggling Financially ‘Has Doubled During Pandemic’

The number of people struggling financially across the UK has doubled over the course of the pandemic, according to a new set of figures.

Extra Funding Pledged to Help Tackle Homelessness across Scotland

An extra £16 million in funding has been pledged by the Scottish government in support of efforts aimed at tackling problems with homelessness across the country.

Council Tax Debt Problems Worsening as Scots Feel the Squeeze

Problems with council tax arrears are understood to be worsening across Scotland in the early weeks of 2022.

Third of Scottish Hospitality and Tourism Businesses Facing Possible Collapse

Around a third of all hospitality and tourism businesses across Scotland are not expecting to survive beyond 2022, according to an extensive study.

Credit Card Borrowing Up Sharply in November

The scale of consumer borrowing via credit cards increased sharply in November, according to the latest data from the Bank of England.

New Workplace Savings Scheme Launches in Scotland

A new workplace savings scheme has been launched in Scotland with the aim being to help more people earn themselves a potentially vital financial cushion.

Scots Urged to Access All Benefits They’re Entitled To

Scots are being encouraged to apply for and access any benefits they are entitled to claim if they’re finding it tough to make ends meet this winter.

Energy Bills Now ‘Unaffordable’ for 36% of Scots

Energy bills have become unaffordable for more than one in three Scottish consumers, according to a new set of polling.

Homelessness Charity Launches Christmas Campaign in Four Scottish Cities

The homelessness charity Social-Bite has launched a festively themed campaign that’s aiming to help thousands of people across four Scottish cities over the next few weeks.

Third of Scots May Rely on Debt to Cover Costs of Christmas

As many as one in three Scots may rely on some form of debt to cover their costs over the upcoming festive period.

Scottish Child Payments to Double from April 2022

The amounts of money distributed through the Scottish Child Payments scheme will double to £20 per week, per child from April 2022, it has been announced.