The Latest Breaking News from Citizens Advice Scotland

One in 10 Scots left with no money after essential expenses, analysis finds

The stark findings, based on polling of 1,416 people by YouGov, come even before energy bills are set to soar from October.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2022

Remote Scots May Have To Choose Between Freezing Or Starving To Death

People living in the Scottish Highlands and Islands could “freeze or starve” to death as remote homes face the highest electricity bills, experts warned.

Zenger · Sep 1, 2022

Energy customers who use pre-payments could be forced to 'top up £15 every two days'

Bosses at the top energy companies have said that those who utilise pre-payment meters could be hit the hardest by the hike in price cap to be announced this October.

Glasgow Live · Aug 24, 2022

Pause benefits sanctions until cost-of-living crisis is over, new report says

THE UK Government should pause benefits sanctions until the cost-of-living crisis has been resolved, Citizens Advice Scotland has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2022

Million-pound fund set aside to help Scots cut their energy bills

A £1 million fund will help Scots cut their energy bills and avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2022

Charity warns people struggling to make ends meet are at risk of poverty, debt and destitution

Citizens Advice Scotland has seen a 67% increase in energy customers seeking help.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2022

Volunteers worth more than £9 million to Citizens Advice Scotland

VOLUNTEERS giving their time to Citizens Advice Scotland are worth more than £9 million to the charity, research has found.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2022

Cost of living starting to bite as one in five people run out of money before next pay

Households struggling with finances are being urged to get free help and advice.

Daily Record · May 24, 2022

One in five Scots out of money before payday, poll shows

ONE in five people in Scotland are running out of money before payday, a poll from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has found.

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2022

1 in 5 Scots are now unable to pay their energy bills on time

WARNINGS are being ramped up over the impact of the cost of living crisis, with charities and businesses revealing new figures showing how Scots are…

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2022