ALMOST half of Scots have had to reduce household spending to try to cope with rising energy bills, research has revealed, with almost one in 10 having made the “heart-breaking” decision to cut back on children’s activities.
Research looking at the impact of rising energy bills found that 48% of adults in Scotland have had to cut back on household spending due to energy costs.
This included 9% – equivalent to 198,854 people – who have done so by reducing spending on hobbies and leisure activities for their children, such as after-school clubs, parties and school trips. Meanwhile, 7% are cutting back on clothing and accessories, with Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) warning that as a result “tens of thousands” of children are missing out.
