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by Aoife Deery, CAS policy officer.

This article was first published in the Herald on 20 January 2020.

by Michael O'Brien, CAS policy officer. 

This column was first published in the Herald on 13 January 2020.

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has welcomed confirmation from the First Minister that the Scottish Government intend to extend the current ban on most evictions until at least the 31st March 2021, but warned further support is needed for tenants to keep their homes beyond that date.

Working people in Scotland will face an income shock if the £20 increase to Universal Credit is not made permanent, Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) warned today.

by Emma Ash, CAS policy officer (Fair Markets team)

This article was first published in the Herald on 30 December 2020.

Growing numbers of people sought immigration advice from Scotland's Citizens Advice network towards the end of the year, new data shows.

by Jonathan Watt, CAS Programme manager.

This article was first published in the Herald on 23 December 2020.

Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed the publication of the UK government’s Energy White Paper, which details plans for what the government describes as a fair and affordable transition to lower carbon power production, heating, industry and transportation.

Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement that the Water Charges Reduction Scheme is to be increased from 25% to 35% reduction for those who are eligible.