The Latest Breaking News from Citizens Advice Scotland

'Unacceptable': Ofgem announces two per cent hike to energy bills

THE typical Scottish household’s energy bills are set to rise by two per cent from October, energy regulator Ofgem has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2025

Scottish charity in trans rights row following bathroom access change

A LEADING Scottish charity may be discriminating against transgender staff after a change to accessing bathrooms, legal experts have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2025

Cuts to legal advice in Western Isles threaten 'viability' of community, say locals

A COMMUNITY centre in the Western Isles has penned an open letter to the Scottish Government over concerns that the provision of legal advice at…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

Ofgem energy price cap in Scotland explained - everything you need to know

This marks the first time that the energy price cap has fallen since the global gas crisis took hold more than 18 months ago. It reached £4,279 at its peak. Here is what you need to know.

Glasgow Live · May 25, 2023

Scots will not have cheaper bills despite energy price cap falling

The energy price cap is set to fall by £426 a year but is still double what it was in 2021.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Vulnerable people could still have prepayment meters forcibly fitted under new rules

Ofgem announced on Tuesday morning that all UK household energy suppliers have agreed to a ban on forcibly installing prepayment meters in the homes of people over the age of 85.

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023

Scotland and north of England food bank usage highest in UK, figures show

The figures show a UK-wide average of 3% of households reportedly using food banks in the 12 months to March 2022.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Soaring energy costs have forced 1.7m Scots to turn down heating in winter

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) say that figure equates to 78 per cent of adults in Scotland who have had to cut back on household spending due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Record · Jan 22, 2023

Extra £2.4m pledged to help those facing hardship

Recipients of the funding include The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), the Corra Foundation and Citizens Advice Scotland

Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023

Check for unclaimed Council Tax discounts this month to help boost finances during cost of living crisis

More than 450,000 people were in receipt of a Council Tax Reduction in October 2022.

Daily Record · Jan 2, 2023