Scottish motorists are grappling with soaring car insurance premiums, with rates surging by nearly two-thirds, according to Advice Direct Scotland. This sharp increase, surpassing even London’s, poses a significant financial strain on households already burdened by the cost-of-living crisis. As an alternative to automatic policy renewals, the charity advises drivers to explore better deals through shopping around.
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Advice Direct Scotland has welcomed Ofgem’s consultation on energy price cap reform. However, it emphasises the urgent need for a UK-wide social energy tariff. The current cap is inadequate, and a more inclusive approach is necessary.
Continue readingAdvice Direct Scotland comment on Ofgem energy price cap consultation
Advice Direct Scotland has welcomed Ofgem’s consultation on energy price cap reform. However, it emphasises the urgent need for a UK-wide social energy tariff. The current cap is inadequate, and a more inclusive approach is necessary.
Continue readingScots urged to seek help as council tax debt surges with arrival of new bills
: As council tax debts soar, Scots are urged to seek assistance. Figures reveal some facing debts of up to £5,000, prompting a surge in requests for help from Advice Direct Scotland’s moneyadvice.scot service.
Continue readingAdvice Direct Scotland comment on Chancellor’s lack of a social energy tariff plan in the Budget
Advice Direct Scotland has urged Jeremy Hunt to use budget to bring forward social energy tariff if he wants thousands of people across the UK out of fuel poverty.
Continue readingCall for Jeremy Hunt to introduce ‘life-saving’ social energy tariff in budget
Advice Direct Scotland has urged Jeremy Hunt to use budget to bring forward social energy tariff if he wants thousands of people across the UK out of fuel poverty.
Continue readingNew poll: Three-Quarters of Scots limit energy use amidst concerns over high bills
A recent opinion poll conducted in Scotland reveals that a significant majority of households are limiting their energy consumption in a bid to manage other essential expenses like food. #costofliving #socialenergytraiff #energyprices
Continue readingAdvice Direct Scotland launches social energy tariff campaign
We’re calling for an opt-out social energy tariff to be introduced to help the most vulnerable in society through the cost-of-living crisis. #costofliving #socialenergytraiff #energysocialtraiff
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