20 April, 2020 Open access
17 April, 2020 Open access
New package of measures includes a one-month interest-free payment freeze on payday loan repayments
14 April, 2020 Open access
9 April, 2020 Open access
Rule changes commence today and will be fully implemented by 14 April 2020
7 April, 2020 Open access
New measures set out in Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 that received Royal Assent yesterday
2 April, 2020 Open access
Bill, passed unanimously in Scottish Parliament yesterday, also removes the limitation on applying for breathing space more than once in a 12 month period
2 April, 2020 Open access
1 April, 2020 Open access
Debt charity says new statistics are a worrying indicator of people’s financial fragility, with many households only just managing to scrape by
26 March, 2020 Open access
While some councils are taking action locally, clear instruction is needed from government to ensure all local authorities comply
23 March, 2020 Open access
Scotland’s Accountant in Bankruptcy also suspends all sale and eviction from property in ongoing bankruptcy administrations
18 March, 2020 Open access
Government confirms that payment holidays will also be adopted 'where necessary' for Help to Buy customers
11 March, 2020
In Budget 2020, government says funding for 2020/2021 will support the Revenue in beginning work immediately on implementation of new initiative
3 March, 2020
New report calls for camapaign to increase awareness of debt and reduce stigma as part of Scottish Government's Debt Advice Routemap
25 February, 2020
Outdated government regulations are pushing councils to use the courts, adding legal costs and bailiff fees to the debt, says Citizens Advice
19 February, 2020
New guide provides information on how mental health conditions affect ability to manage money and practical advice on improving support
17 February, 2020
Extent to which the bailiff industry remains so poorly regulated is deeply concerning, and instances of threatening behaviour remain a serious concern, say MPs and peers
14 February, 2020
10 February, 2020
Service responds to creditor action following new rules introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority
6 February, 2020
Alongside publication of impact assessment, Treasury Minister reaffirms commitment to introduce the scheme in 2021