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  1. Consumers must be protected as a result of the collapse of Brighthouse

    30 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has called for consumers to be protected following the collapse of Brighthouse.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  2. CAS welcomes protection for self-employed workers

    26 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed the announcement of measures to help self-employed workers through the COVID19 crisis.

    Spotlight:
    The economy, Employment

  3. CAS welcomes six month ban on tenant evictions

    24 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's intention to ban private renter sector evictions for six months.

    Spotlight:
    Housing

  4. CAS welcomes suspension of benefit reviews and re-assessments

    24 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has welcomed the suspension of benefit reviews and reassesments during the coronavirus crisis, branding the move ‘commonsense’.

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits

  5. Job losses: CAS urges employers to treat their workers fairly

    20 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has urged employers to treat their staff fairly, as reports emerge of workers being dismissed because of the coronavirus.

    Spotlight:
    Employment

  6. CAS writes to Chancellor to urge measures to protect household incomes

    19 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, outlining a series of emergency measures the Treasury could take to protect household incomes during the Coronavirus crisis. 

    Spotlight:
    The economy, Social Security benefits, Money and debt

  7. Charities call for increase to Scottish Welfare Fund to protect people in poverty from coronavirus impact

    18 Mar 2020

    A coalition of anti-poverty charities is today calling for a significant boost to the Scottish Welfare Fund.

    Spotlight:
    The economy, Social Security benefits

  8. New advice on coronavirus

    13 Mar 2020

    We've published a new advice page on coronavirus (COVID-19) and what it means for you. 

    Spotlight:
    Health

  9. Budget response - Protecting access to cash ‘vital’ for vulnerable consumers

    11 Mar 2020

    Responding to announcements in the budget to protect access to cash, CAS Financial Health spokesperson Myles Fitt said:

    Spotlight:
    The economy

  10. Budget response - Universal Credit and sick pay changes should be permanent

    11 Mar 2020

    Responding to the UK budget announcing changes to Universal Credit and statutory sick pay, CAS Social Justice spokesperson Mhoraig Green said:

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits

  11. Unclaimed benefits figure 'eye-watering'

    10 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland has responded to the new report by the Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee which finds that up to £20billion of means-tested benefits had been left unclaimed across the UK in 2016-17.

    Spotlight:
    Social Security Scotland, Social Security benefits

  12. Flybe collapse: customers and workers rights must be respected

    5 Mar 2020

    Responding to the news that Flybe has gone into administration, Citizens Advice Scotland Chief Executive Derek Mitchell said,

    Spotlight:
    Employment, Consumer

  13. Healthy Start vouchers stopping in Scotland

    4 Mar 2020

    If you’re currently getting Healthy Start vouchers and you live in Scotland, these will stop on 31 March 2020.

  14. CAS welcomes Bill to regulate Scottish heat networks

    3 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has welcomed the publication today of the Heat Networks Bill by the Scottish Government as a step in reducing carbon emissions and creating oversight of the previously-unregulated network of communal heating systems.

    Spotlight:
    Housing, Energy

  15. CAS calls for government review of falling Council Tax claim figures

    3 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is today calling for a government review into the falling numbers of households claiming Council Tax Reduction, as new figures show the number of claims has fallen again.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  16. CAS launches Council Tax campaign

    2 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) have launched their biggest campaign of the year so far, encouraging people to check if they are eligible to save on council tax.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  17. CAS urges people to 'check and save' on Council Tax as debts reach neary £7m

    2 Mar 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland is today launching a new campaign to help people who are struggling to pay their Council Tax bills.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  18. Scotland's changing energy market poses challenges for suppliers and consumers alike

    26 Feb 2020

    by Dr Jamie Stewart, Strategic Lead for Markets, Citizens Advice Scotland

    This column first appeared in the Herald on 26 February 2020.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  19. CAS publishes 'Power to the People' report

    26 Feb 2020

    Fairer prices, clear and accurate billing and better support for people in vulnerable situations are at the heart of Citizen Advice Scotland’s (CAS) priorities for the energy market in Scotland, outlined today.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  20. We’ve been standing up for Scotland’s consumers for 80 years, and we’ll do the same in a new landscape.

    21 Feb 2020

    By Rory Mair CBE, Chair of Citizens Advice Scotland

    This column first appeared in the Herald on 21 February 2020.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer

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