News

We need to take the shame out of being in debt

24 Feb 2024

by Myles Fitt, CAS Strategic Lead for Financial Health.

This opinion column was first published in the Herald on 24 February 2024.

Spotlight:
Money and debt
Ofgem Price Cap Cut - But too many families are still being battered by the cost of living

23 Feb 2024

Citizens Advice Scotland has responded to today’s announcement by Ofgem, setting the energy price cap at £1,690.

Spotlight:
Consumer, Energy, Money and debt
OFGEM PRICE CAP: ENERGY BILLS STILL TOO HIGH FOR MANY HOUSEHOLDS IN SCOTLAND “BATTERED” BY 18 MONTHS OF THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS

23 Feb 2024

Spotlight:
Energy, The economy
EHU Award Nomination

20 Feb 2024 For action by 4 Mar 2024

The EHU's work with Helpfirst has been shortlisted for a Digital Leaders award for the Impact Awards 2024! Please find out more and vote for them here.
Over 660,000 people say debt has impacted their mental health

19 Feb 2024

A new CAS campaign is encouraging people to seek advice if they are worried about their debts, as research shows over 660,000 people cite debt as impacting their mental health.

Spotlight:
Money and debt
The lady, and the dog, that I can't forget

17 Feb 2024

by Derek Mitchell, CAS Chief Executive.

This column was first published in the Herald on 17 February 2024.

Spotlight:
Money and debt
Benefits Sanctions = Destitution by Design

10 Feb 2024

by Erica Young, a member of the CAS Social Justice team.

This article was first published in the Herald on 10 February 2024.

Spotlight:
Money and debt, Social Security benefits
As one campaign door closes...

3 Feb 2024

by Matthew Lee, CAS Social Justice team.

This article was first published in the Herald on 3 February 2024.

Spotlight:
Energy, Money and debt
The Scottish Bard said it best - as usual

27 Jan 2024

by Derek Mitchell, CAS Chief Executive.

This article was first published in The Herald on 27 January 2024.

Spotlight:
Local work
Tens of thousands of disabled people sacrifice cooked meals to charge medical devices

22 Jan 2024
During this cost-of-living crisis we can’t lose sight of our values

22 Jan 2024
Consultation on the Mental Health Moratorium

22 Jan 2024

CAS has responded to the Scottish Government’s Consultation on the Mental Health Moratorium as part of the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill.

Spotlight:
Money and debt
Ofgem has it wrong on forced installations

15 Jan 2024

Matthew Lee, Senior Policy Officer for Energy. This article originally appeared in the print edition of the Herald newspaper on 13 January 2024.

Spotlight:
Energy
Tens of thousands forced onto pay as you go energy against their wishes

15 Jan 2024

Spotlight:
Energy
New forced installations will worry people behind on energy bills

8 Jan 2024

Spotlight:
Energy
'Worried this winter?' - Anatomy of a campaign

6 Jan 2024

by Barbara Adams, CAS Senior Campaigns Officer.

This article was first published in the Herald on 6 January 2024.

Spotlight:
Energy, Local work, Money and debt
Thousands are missing out on cheaper internet deals

30 Dec 2023

by Kyle Scott, CAS Strong Communities team.

This article was first published in the Herald on 30 December 2023.

Spotlight:
Consumer, Money and debt
A Universal Credit Carol

23 Dec 2023

by Erica Young, CAS Social Justice team.

This article was first published in the Herald on 23 December 2023.

Spotlight:
Money and debt, Social Security benefits
Housing: Repairs in retrograde

16 Dec 2023

by Aoife Deery, CAS Senior Policy Officer (Social Justice)

This article was first published in the Herald on 16 December 2023.

Spotlight:
Housing
For the poorest this winter, timing is everything

4 Dec 2023