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22 Aug 2022
A new report from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) details the breadth and depth of the cost of living crisis, with soaring energy bills driving “frightening” demand for advice around food insecurity.
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15 Aug 2022
by Aoife Deery, Senior policy officer, CAS Social Justice team.
This article was first published in the Herald on 15 August 2022.
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8 Aug 2022
by Tracey Reilly, CAS policy manager (Strong Communities team).
This article was published in the Herald on 8 August 2022.
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1 Aug 2022
by Tracey Reilly, CAS Policy Manager (Strong Communities team).
This article was originally published in the Herald on 1 August 2022.
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27 Jul 2022
Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed a report by MPs which recommends a debt repayment holiday for struggling households who owe money to the tax or benefits system.
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26 Jul 2022
A list of recent information issued by the UK and Scottish Governments relating to support for Ukrainians in the UK, Ukraine and elsewhere, and British nationals and their families in Ukraine.
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25 Jul 2022
by Polly Tolley, CAS Director of Impact
This article was first published in the Herald on 25 July 2022.
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18 Jul 2022
by David Scott, former CAS policy officer.*
This article was first published in the Herald on 18 July 2022.
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14 Jul 2022
People in Scotland who are claiming Universal Credit are being hit by a ‘perfect storm’ during the cost of living crisis. A new report, published today by Citizens Advice Scotland, has revealed the extent of this.
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11 Jul 2022
by Aoife Deery, Senior policy officer, CAS Social Justice team.
This article was first published in the Herald on 11 July 2022.
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7 Jul 2022
SGN, who maintains Scotland’s Gas Network, has announced a new vulnerability funding package of just over £1 million over two years to help people reduce their energy bills and also avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
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4 Jul 2022
by Stephanie Millar, Manager of the CAS Social Justice team.
This article was first published in the Herald on 4 July 2022.
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30 Jun 2022
As the cost of living crisis deepens, Citizens Advice Scotland is today urging people to check what social security benefits and other funds they are entitled to but not currently receiving.
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27 Jun 2022
by Grace Remmington, CAS policy officer (Social Justice team).
This article was first published in the Herald on 27 June 2022.
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26 Jun 2022
Demand for advice around energy across the Citizens Advice network is up 61 per cent compared to last year, according to Citizens Advice Scotland.
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21 Jun 2022
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20 Jun 2022
by Laura Toffolo, CAS policy officer (Financial Health team).
This opinion column was first published in the Herald on 20 June 2022.
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16 Jun 2022
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has responded to today’s rise in interest rates from 1% to 1.25%.
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13 Jun 2022
by George Eckton, CAS Director of Advice Services.
This article was first published in the Herald on 13 June 2022.
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7 Jun 2022
The Participation and Communities Team at the Scottish Parliament is seeking input in relation to their their Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee inquiry.
Stressed About Debt? High costs of energy, food and fuel mean that many people are finding it impossible to keep up, worrying about debt or falling behind on bills. The Citizens Advice network in Scotland is here for you, with free, confidential and impartial advice in a variety of ways.