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£400 energy discount details confirmed for Scottish households - here's how to claim

Financial experts are warning Scots to watch out for scams that will try to exploit the scheme. No household will be asked for their bank details. All households are eligible for the full £400, regardless of income.

Glasgow Live

£400 energy bill discount details announced as Scots issued advice on how to claim

How the money is received will depend on how people pay their bills, and some may receive vouchers via text, email or in the post - all households are eligible for the full £400, regardless of income.

Edinburgh Live

Money Saving Expert warns of three cost of living scams to watch out for in crisis

Criminals are increasingly trying to capitalise on the cost of living crisis by targeting households with bogus offers

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Amazon Prime Day warning issued to Scottish customers amid cost of living crisis

As Amazon Prime customers dive into the site to bag a bargain on the two-day discount event, Scottish consumers have been issued a warning amid the cost of living crisis.

Edinburgh Live

Amazon Prime Day: Scots issued with warning before purchasing items online

Tomorrow marks the start of Amazon Prime Day. However Scots - and anyone using Amazon - have been warned that they need to be careful before they purchase anything online.

Glasgow Live

Summer holiday warning

Holiday goers advised to familiarise themselves with travel cover

Daily Record

Urgent new travel advice issued to Scots heading abroad for summer holidays

New summer holiday advice has been issued to Scots by Advice Direct Scotland as many people prepare to travel abroad for the first time since the Covid pandemic hit

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People on a low income or certain benefits may qualify for cash support from their local council

Every council offers different forms of financial help for people facing hardship or an unexpected emergency.

Daily Record

Energy bills to soar to cover costs of suppliers going bust as inflation hits 9.1%

Back in September, over 30 energy firms collapsed under the pressure of the energy crisis. Now households are being warned that they will be charged to cover the cost.

Glasgow Live

Energy supplier collapses likely to cost around £2.7bn, report finds

Failures of energy companies were caused by high prices, but were made more likely by regulator Ofgem, the National Audit Office said.

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Scots urged to use free online calculator to check entitlement for DWP and devolved benefits

The unique tool is specifically designed to help people in Scotland find and apply for extra financial support.

Daily Record

Scots urged to check benefits entitlement as thousands of families miss out on key support

A UK Government report found that 850,000 families who were entitled to receive Pension Credit in 2019/20 did not claim it - meaning up to £1.7 billion of available Pension Credit went unclaimed across the UK.

Glasgow Live

Scots urged to use benefit calculator as £1.7 billion financial help goes unclaimed

Scottish residents are being encouraged to check if they are entitled to benefits after a new report shared over £1billion have gone unclaimed - it comes as the cost of living continues to rise.

Edinburgh Live

How holidaymakers may be entitled to compensation for delayed flights amid travel chaos

Advice Direct Scotland has issued new guidance for passengers affected by delays and cancellations at UK airports.

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People on a low income or specific benefits may qualify for cash support from their local council

Every council offers different forms of financial help for people facing hardship or unexpected emergency.

Glasgow Live

Urgent airport travel disruption advice issued to Scottish travellers over Jubilee weekend

Delays and cancellations have been seen around the UK and urgent advice has been issued to Scottish holidaymakers ahead of the long weekend as airports and airlines feel the pressure of a surge in customers.

Daily Record

People on low incomes or certain benefits may be eligible for cash support from their local council

Every council offers different forms of financial help which could help households struggling with finances.

Edinburgh Live

Urgent screen sharing scam warning to Scots issued as online meetings targeted

People in Scotland have been issued an urgent warning about a scam which sees criminals take over their devices, thereby giving them access to personal information

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Daily Record

People worried about energy bills, money or rising household costs urged to seek free advice

Main types of debt worries include Council Tax and rent arrears.

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis' MSE team issues warning to anyone due £150 council tax rebate

Scammers are asking for financial information over the phone

Glasgow Live

Four day working week scheme to begin in June as 60 companies sign up to take part

A four day working week scheme is being run in the UK in the hope to change the way of working to allow a more work - life balance. Companies who already implement the four day week praise the new structure.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow residents 'terrified' of rising energy prices as household bills soar

Energy prices have now risen after Ofgem put the price cap up by 54 per cent and experts warn that over a million homes in the UK are facing fuel poverty. Glasgow residents have said they are 'terrified' of the price hike.

Edinburgh Live

Urgent energy bills advice issued by Advice Direct Scotland amid soaring charges

Non-profit organisation Advice Direct Scotland has issued urgent advice to people who are worried about whether they will be able to afford their energy bills amid the price cap rise

Glasgow Live

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert says over 10 million scams have been reported in last 2 years

Money Saving Expert has said that since April 2020 - almost two years ago - over 10 million scams have been reported and what to do if you think you've fallen victim to a scam.

Daily Record

More than 125,000 rural Scottish households not protected by energy price cap see oil costs soar this month

Financial support is available for those heating their home with oil.

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