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What Glasgow Flybe customers should do to get a refund after budget airline collapses

The budget airline ceased trading on January 27, with lots of travellers and holidaymakers left wondering what to do next. But thankfully, Advice Direct Scotland have issued some advice.

Glasgow Live

Stirling residents given safety warning over improvised heating tips amid energy crisis

The trend of social media 'hacks' have been criticised by energy experts and the fire service.

Daily Record

Marks and Spencer shoppers issued warning over scam sites offering fake £100 voucher

Dodgy websites normally ask the shoppers to enter sensitive information in return for a prize, like a gift card, that doesn't actually exist - then they steal your personal details

Daily Mirror

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Scots urged to check for unused £66 energy top-up voucher before end of month

The first energy rebate voucher was issued in October and is set to expire at the end of January.

Daily Record

Glasgow households urged not miss out on prepayment meter fuel vouchers

Households across Glasgow, and the rest of Scotland, are being urged to not miss out on prepayment metre fuel vouchers. It comes amid the rise in the cost of living.

Glasgow Live

People on low income struggling with money this month could be due cash help from local council

Your local council might be able to help if you need urgent help with money, food or fuel.

Daily Record

Number of Scots looking for help with energy bills quadruples over last year

More people are turning to Advice Direct Scotland for help following a summit on the soaring cost of energy organised by Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record

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New energy top-up warning for all prepay meter customers ahead of Christmas bank holiday weekend

Make sure you know if your supplier offers ‘emergency’ or ‘friendly’ credit options before the shops shut.

Daily Record

Prepayment energy customers urged to be prepared and seek support before Christmas

Scottish homes using prepayment energy meters are being urged to prepare for the festive holidays and avoid running out of credit as Post Offices and many PayPoint and PayZone outlets will close or have different opening hours.

Edinburgh Live

Five Christmas scams to watch out for that could drain your bank account

Personal finance expert Brean Horne reveals how to avoid having your festive season ruined by a Christmas scam by looking out for these red flags online or on the phone

Daily Mirror

People on low incomes or certain benefits could be due cash help from local council this Christmas

Every council offers different forms of financial help for people facing hardship or an unexpected emergency.

Daily Record

East Lothian residents urged to apply for £1m energy fund as applications open

East Lothian residents who are struggling to pay for bills are being encouraged to apply for a new £1 million energy fund that can help them heat their homes this winter.

Edinburgh Live

Black Friday shoppers warned over buying 'counterfeit' products in sales

Advice from Direct Scotland stressed that "if a deal sounds too good to be true then it probably is".

Daily Record

Energy voucher warning as Scottish prepayment meter households issued reminder

Scottish households with non-smart prepayment meters have been issued a warning as thousands of vouchers have not been redeemed since the Energy Discount Scheme began.

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Glasgow Live

Urgent prepayment meter warning as Scottish households issued energy advice over vouchers

Scottish households have been issued an urgent reminder as we head into winter. Those on non-smart prepayment meters have been issued vouchers as part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme.

Daily Record

New £324 cost of living payment scam warning issued to everyone due money this month

Payments will be made automatically, nobody needs to apply for the UK Government support.

Glasgow Live

Scottish households issued warning as £324 DWP payment arrives in bank accounts

The cost of living payment from DWP will be landing in bank accounts from today but Scottish households have been issued a warning as scammers take advantage of the crisis.

Daily Record

People on low incomes or certain benefits could be due cost of living cash from local council

Every council offers different forms of financial help for people facing hardship or an unexpected emergency.

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh student in frantic flat search scammed out of £1,000 by 'fake' landlord

An international student at Edinburgh University has been scammed out of £1,000 after she was searching for a flat to rent while she studied in the city. Now she is warning others to stay alert.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh man, 88, handed £1,300 energy bill after switching to new provider

A new campaign has been launched to urge Scots to 'speak out' about the cost of living crisis and rising energy bills.

The National (Scotland)

Scots urged to talk about money concerns during cost-of-living crisis

A NEW campaign has been launched to encourage Scots to talk to friends, family and other sources of support about money worries to raise awareness…

Daily Record

Scottish households worried about rising energy bills and cost of living crisis can now get dedicated help

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people to seek support as soon as possible.

Daily Record

People on a low income or certain benefits may qualify for cash support from their local council

Every council offers different forms of financial help for people facing hardship or an unexpected emergency.

Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon calls for energy price cap rise to be 'cancelled' as bills to hit £3549

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out against the rising price cap which Ofgem announced this morning would rise by 80 per cent - leading to the average yearly bill to hit £3549 and around £295.75 per month.

Edinburgh Live

Scots issued warning ahead of price cap announcement as bills expected to hit £3,550

Advice Direct Scotland are warning of an “incredibly challenging” period ahead and is urging Scots to claim benefits they are entitled to with half a million missing out.

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