The Scottish Government has been accused of failing those most in need because its £150 grant to help with the soaring cost of living won’t be paid in a lump sum.
It’s instead showing as a deduction in annual council tax bills. That means people who pay by direct debit are seeing their monthly bills reduce by about £12 – far from the £150 injection of cash.
All eligible households, who are in Bands A to D, received letters by post last week detailing the payment arrangements.
