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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

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

    11 Mar 2024

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  6. 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?

  7. 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

  8. Budget fails key cost-of-living test

    6 Mar 2024

    Spotlight:
    Energy, The economy

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Tens of thousands of disabled people sacrifice cooked meals to charge medical devices

    22 Jan 2024

  20. During this cost-of-living crisis we can’t lose sight of our values

    22 Jan 2024

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