We've welcomed today's announcement by Nicola Sturgeon that Scottish Government intends to extend emergency housing powers to help prevent eviction as a result of rent arrears occurring due to COVID-19. We hope MSPs will support the extension when it is brought to Scottish Parliament. #FMQs

Our Chair Rory Mair has warned that cuts and closures to Citizens Advice Bureaux in Glasgow would be a ‘devastating blow’ to the city. cas.org.uk/news/cuts-and-…

Our staff and volunteers have been working hard to help Glasgow clients keep their jobs and feed their families. Their reward? Glasgow Council emailed us this week to say they won’t be funding us after September. #CABClosure #EastendAdviceAttack #NeverMoreNeeded

I spent a day visiting Parkhead Citizens Advice Bureau in October last year and the queue for advice was down the street by 10am. Everyday, I see the lengths that advisors go through to help their clients. If Glasgow were to lose any of the CABs then it would be a disaster for the communities.

Happy New Year message from our CEO, Liz, encouraging people living locally to us (G31, G32 and G33 2/3) to get in touch (0141 554 0004 or via [email protected]) for support with money, housing, job etc worries.

Brave and wise words from @alicetod96, would encourage everyone to give this a wee read

Despite the unprecedented challenges, the Citizens Advice network has continued to provide the people of Scotland with essential advice. This report provides a summary of the network's activity over the past year. 👇👇👇 cas.org.uk/publications/a…

The increase in the energy price cap in October points to a cost of living shock for consumers. If you're struggling to pay your energy bills, you might be eligible for certain grants and support from energy suppliers or the government Find out more 👉 moneymap.scot/energy

🧵📈📊 Thread on the data behind this morning’s The Herald splash on soaring demand for advice from people struggling to pay their mortgage. (1/6)

No entirely certain that applying the Klarna economic model to essential services is the answer to a cost of living crisis

Citizens Advice Scotland welcomes this addition to the Social Tariff market. Social Tariffs are essential in ensuring consumers have access to affordable internet connections and we expect other providers to take note and follow suit.

Frightening chart from Citizens Advice Scotland’s May 2023 data report shows soaring numbers of online views or advice around mortgages - from the online calculator to repossessions and evictions.

We recently provided written evidence to the House of Commons Public Bill Committee on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill. Read our views on the bill here 👇 cas.org.uk/publications/w…

We welcome this new broadband Social Tariff that will help eligible customers afford broadband. CAS has long advocated that Social Tariffs are essential in ensuring consumers have access to affordable internet connections and we expect other providers to take note and follow suit

📊📈We recently published our annual data. Here are five incredible results that the CAB network delivered last year👇

Citizens Advice Scotland strongly opposes the reintroduction of fees in the Employment Tribunal system – they will make it even harder for workers to access justice and protect their rights against exploitation or other unlawful practices by employers.

We stand in solidarity with colleagues in Citizens Advice Sunderland. Local CABs provide the help & hope local communities desperately need, making this such a devastating loss. But we also know the strength & resilience that exists in CABs that will help the team to come back from this.

Very excited for the launch of our quarterly webinar, looking at the most prominent issues affecting people in Scotland. If you're looking for rich and insightful data, my lovely colleagues will be highlighting recent trends and what needs to be done to address them.

We’ve seen a 60% increase in digitally excluded people coming to Scottish CABs on the last 2 years. Governments and others need to make all services accessible by phone, in writing or in person as well as online. Here's Kyle Scott talking to STV on this issue.