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  1. Sunak must use the Budget to cancel the cut to Universal Credit

    24 Feb 2021

    by David Scott, CAS Social Justice policy team

    This article first appeared in the Herald on 24 February 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  2. Heat Networks Bill will help protect consumers

    23 Feb 2021

    Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed the passage of the Heat Networks Bill in the Scottish Parliament today.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy, Money and debt

  3. We need a new approach to debt

    17 Feb 2021 For action by 17 Feb 2021

    by Myles Fitt, CAS Strategic Lead on Financial Health policy.

    This column first appeared in the Herald on 17 February 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  4. Money Map campaign re-launch supported by Scottish Government

    16 Feb 2021

    Thank you very much for all your support for the Money Map tool, which was launched in November 2020. Following the success of the tool, the Scottish Government are supporting a re-launch of this campaign which will be live from Wednesday 17th February.

  5. Universal Credit set to be worth less than it was in 2013

    10 Feb 2021

    Shocking new analysis from CAS shows that Universal Credit will fall below its 2013 value in real terms if plans to end the £20 uplift are not reversed.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Social Security benefits

  6. It's getting harder than ever to access your own cash

    10 Feb 2021

    by Ruth Mendel, CAS Financial Health team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 10 February 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  7. Heat in buildings strategy must benefit consumers as well as the environment

    5 Feb 2021

    Citizens Advice Scotland has today welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s draft Heat in Buildings Strategy. 

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  8. Energy price cap increase will 'hit the poorest hardest'

    5 Feb 2021

    Responding to news the energy price cap is to increase  by £96 for default tariff customers, and by £87 for pre-payment meter customers, Citizens Advice Scotland Fair Markets spokesperson Kate Morrison said

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy, Money and debt

  9. Plunging temperatures shouldn’t mean people falling into debt.

    3 Feb 2021

    by Kate Morrison, CAS Strategic Lead for Fair Markets

    This column was first published in the Herald on 03 February 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy, Money and debt

  10. Buy Now Pay Later deals 'can have devastating impact'

    2 Feb 2021

    Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed the news that the Financial Conduct Authority is to regulate Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) deals.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  11. National campaigns update

    1 Feb 2021

    Following the success of the Money Map tool campaign in November last year, the Scottish Government are now planning their own campaign promoting our tool, starting Wednesday 17 February. Thank you to all bureaux who supported our campaign and contributed to the tool’s success!

  12. Scottish CAB network helped almost 20,000 people in December

    27 Jan 2021

    The Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 19,554 people in December, as concerns around debt and benefits continued amid Covid-19 restrictions, according to new data released today.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer

  13. Let's have a budget for a fairer Scotland

    27 Jan 2021

    by Derek Mitchell, CAS Chief Executive.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 27 January 2020.

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits, The economy

  14. CAS backs SRAB on debt-write-off schemes

    21 Jan 2021

    Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed today’s report from the Social Renewal Advisory Board, and has urged the Scottish Government to work towards some of its key recommendations.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt

  15. Housing lifeline needs to be extended beyond covid

    20 Jan 2021

    by Aoife Deery, CAS policy officer.

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

    Spotlight:
    Housing

  16. Universal Credit advice soars by 10 per cent during pandemic

    17 Jan 2021

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has called on the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to retain the £20 increase in Universal Credit ahead of a Westminster debate tomorrow (Monday).

  17. Give power to the people to help them save on their fuel bills

    13 Jan 2021

    by Michael O'Brien, CAS policy officer. 

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

    Spotlight:
    Energy, Money and debt

  18. CAS launches Big Energy Saving Month as 1 in 10 miss paying bills since Covid began

    11 Jan 2021

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is encouraging people to ‘save your energy’ as the charity launches its Big Energy Saving Month 2021 campaign.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  19. Eviction ban welcome but further support needed

    7 Jan 2021

    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.

    Spotlight:
    Housing, Money and debt

  20. Bolstering Universal Credit is crucial right now

    6 Jan 2021

    by Debbie Horne, CAS Senior Policy officer (Social Justice).

    This column was first published in the Herald on 6 January. 

    Spotlight:
    Social Security benefits

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