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Covid-19 Vaccine Rolled Out in Scotland

The coronavirus vaccine has begun to be rolled out at sites across Scotland as efforts are taken to protect some of the most vulnerable people in the country.

Scots Urged Not to Rely on Debts to Pay for Christmas

Scots are being urged not to rely on debt to cover the costs of the festive period and to avoid leaving themselves with serious financial headaches in the New Year.

Covid Pushed Almost 700,000 into Poverty, Study Finds

The Covid-19 crisis has pushed close to 700,000 people into poverty over the course of 2020, according to a new study.

£20 Universal Credit Boost Could End in April

The emergency £20 increase to Universal Credit payments introduced in response to the Covid pandemic could be taken away from prospective recipients from April next year.

Scotland Votes to Provide Free Period Products to Everyone Who Needs Them

Scotland is to become the first nation in the world to provide period products entirely free of charge to all its citizens who need them.

Nearly Half of Scots ‘Run Out of Money by Payday’

The impact of the pandemic on people’s finances this year has left almost half of all Scots running out of money before they reach their next pay packet.

Personal Debt Crisis ‘Inevitable without Urgent Action’

A long-term personal debt crisis is an inevitable consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic unless urgent action is taken to support people in financial trouble.

Food Banks Expecting Huge Rise in Demand This Winter

Food banks across the UK are expecting to see a significant rise in demand this winter as compared with the same period of last year.

Almost 1 in 3 Scots Worried About Debt Repayments

Almost one in three Scots are worried about how they will keep pace with their debt repayments as the coronavirus pandemic continues, according to recent research.

Debtors to Get Further Repayment Deferral Options

People struggling with their personal debts due to the latest coronavirus lockdown restrictions should soon be able to defer their repayments to creditors to ease some of the financial burdens they’...

Business Leaders Fear Covid Restrictions Hitting Parts of Scotland

Covid-19 restrictions soon to be introduced to Scotland could have a severely negative impact on local economies in some parts of the country.

Debtors Urged to Consider Payment Holidays Before Option Ends

Martin Lewis, the personal finance expert and consumer champion, has urged people struggling with debt to consider applying for a payment holiday while they still have the chance.