As the Covid 19 Crisis deepens, how will the money advice sector across Scotland cope with the inevitable financial fallout.
Scottish Adviser Blog
Bank Arrestments are Forcing Thousands into Hardship
Bank Arrestments are forcing 1,000s of Scots into severe financial hardship. Simple changes by the Scottish Government can change this.
Advice Scotland Partners with Carrington Dean
Advice Scotland will shortly be partnering up with The Carrington Dean Group Ltd to offer telephone advice to any visitors who want personalised advice on their situation. Carrington Group are one of the Scotland’s largest providers of formal debt solutions and are also the largest payment distributor for the Debt Arrangement Scheme. They are regulated […]
MSP Case Study on Trust Deed Raises Questions
Scottish MSP, Colin Beattie, explains gives a case study of why he believes a Trust Deeds fee were banditry, but were they?
Can School Meal Debt be Recovered?
Ross Grier, the Scottish Green MSP has called on the Scottish Government to cancel what is believed to be over £1 million in unpaid school meals debts.
Could Scotland abolish Sheriff Officers?
Does Scotland need Sheriff Officers? They have become overly dependant on Council Tax arrears for work and the time for reform has come and gone.
Proposed Reforms to Trust Deeds
Proposal I have submitted to the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee of the Scottish Parliament on reform of Protected Trust Deeds
Increased use of Sheriff Officers By Scottish Councils is a Cause for Concern
Scottish Councils use of Sheriff Officer increased by 15% last year, adding up to £30 million onto Council Tax bills. Bank Arrestments increased by 21%.
The Accountant in Bankruptcy’s Shame: Bankruptcy Application Fees
New research shows some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people are having to borrow and beg to afford the Scottish Governments Fees to go bankrupt.
