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  1. CHARITY FACES HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS IN CHARGES TO PROVIDE ADVICE

    6 May 2024

    Spotlight:
    Volunteering

  2. A proposal with disastrous consequences for advice

    6 May 2024

    Spotlight:
    The economy, Volunteering

  3. Food insecurity fears for those unable to work

    29 Apr 2024

    Spotlight:
    Health, Social Security benefits

  4. 'Sick note' rhetoric does not match reality

    29 Apr 2024

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits

  5. Scotland needs a 'well by' date

    20 Apr 2024

    by George Eckton, CAS Director of Advice Services.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 20 April, 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  6. Rhetoric not meeting reality on social security reform

    19 Apr 2024

    Spotlight:
    Employment, Health, Social Security benefits

  7. Disability, dignity and designing a new safety net

    13 Apr 2024

    by Emma Jackson, CAS Strategic Lead for social justice.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 13 April, 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits, Social Security Scotland

  8. Forced energy installation compensation figures a ‘drop in the ocean’

    3 Apr 2024

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  9. Claims that cost of living crisis is over are for the birds

    30 Mar 2024

    by Myles Fitt, CAS Strategic Lean on Financial Health.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 30 March 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  10. Housing Bill a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity

    27 Mar 2024

  11. Shut out Scammers campaign

    26 Mar 2024

    For the month of April, Citizens Advice Scotland is delighted to be supporting the ‘Shut Out Scammers’ campaign from Trading Standards Scotland. 

  12. What's a fair price for affordable Housing

    23 Mar 2024

    by Aoife Deery, CAS housing spokesperson.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 23 March 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Housing, Money and debt

  13. Beyond the crisis: we need to address the chronic problems of poverty

    16 Mar 2024

    by Emma Jackson, CAS Strategic Lead for Social Justice.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 16 March 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  14. New court ruling offers better protection to those moving to Universal Credit

    14 Mar 2024

    A new court ruling is set to offer people greater protection when moving to Universal Credit from legacy benefits, particularly people fleeing domestic abuse. 

    Currently people receiving Universal Credit (UC) after migrating from a legacy benefit (i.e. Tax Credits), receive a top up Transitional Element if the UC is less than they received in legacy benefit. The value of the top up is gradually reduced as people's circumstances change. 

    Spotlight:
    Legal, Social Security benefits

  15. DWP announce funding for Citizens Advice Help to Claim service

    12 Mar 2024

    DWP have released a statement announcing that Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland have secured up to £38m investment to continue to provide support for customers making new claims to Universal Credit.

  16. OVER 650,000 PEOPLE CITE THE COST OF LIVING AS DEBT DRIVER

    11 Mar 2024

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  17. Campaigns and communications survey 2024-2025

    11 Mar 2024 For action by 12 Apr 2024

    What would you like to see the Citizens Advice network in Scotland run campaigns on, over the coming months?

  18. A type of debt that you particularly need to avoid

    9 Mar 2024

    by Myles Fitt, CAS Strategic Lead on Financial Health.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 9 March 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  19. Budget fails key cost-of-living test

    6 Mar 2024

    Spotlight:
    Energy, The economy

  20. How I nearly fell into the gambling trap I work to help others out of

    2 Mar 2024

    by Laura Mallis, co-ordinator of the CAS Gambling Support Service.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 02 March 2024.

    Spotlight:
    Gambling Support Service

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