The Latest Breaking News from Advice Direct Scotland

Martin Lewis' MSE team issues warning to anyone due £150 council tax rebate

Scammers are asking for financial information over the phone

Liverpool Echo · Apr 19, 2022

Four day working week scheme to begin in June as 60 companies sign up to take part

A four day working week scheme is being run in the UK in the hope to change the way of working to allow a more work - life balance. Companies who already implement the four day week praise the new structure.

Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2022

Glasgow residents 'terrified' of rising energy prices as household bills soar

Energy prices have now risen after Ofgem put the price cap up by 54 per cent and experts warn that over a million homes in the UK are facing fuel poverty. Glasgow residents have said they are 'terrified' of the price hike.

Glasgow Live · Apr 2, 2022

Scottish P&O workers and customers issued advice following 'callous' redundancy announcement

Advice Direct Scotland has today (March 18) released resources in order to make Scottish employees and travellers aware of their rights following the announcement that 800 people would be made redundant immediately.

Glasgow Live · Mar 18, 2022

Scotland seeing 'huge' four day working week success according to experts

A Glasgow mum has said the 'new way of working' has allowed her to have more time with her daughter after research from Advice Direct Scotland found a four day working week to be a success

Glasgow Live · Mar 15, 2022

Six scams Scots should be aware of when donating amid the Ukraine conflict

Advice Direct Scotland has listed the types of scams expected to hit kindhearted Scots seeking to support Ukrainians affected by the Russian invasion.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2022

Four-day week report finds falling absences and rising productivity

Advice Direct Scotland's analysis of its own trial finds that the rate of workers leaving the organisation dropped by around a third

Insider UK · Mar 15, 2022

Four-day work week results in less absences and greater productivity, charity finds

Advice Direct Scotland also saw the turnover in staff decrease, while the people applying for roles were of a higher-standard than previously.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2022

Warning issued of scams 'exploiting' war in Ukraine taking advance of people's kindness

A potential new scam could break out with scammers 'exploiting' the Ukraine crisis. Thousands of people have offered money and donations to those affected and Scots are being warned to be cautious.

Glasgow Live · Mar 12, 2022

Warning over Ukraine charity scams issued - what to watch out for and how to protect your money

Scams preying on people trying to help the people of Ukraine have emerged.

Daily Record · Mar 11, 2022