Scottish shoppers have been urged to be on their guard against scams as Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days approaches.
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Scots reminded of looming tax deadlines for HMRC self-assessment
Scottish households are being urged to check if they need to fill in a tax return ahead of two key October deadlines set by HMRC, to avoid the risk of incurring a fine.
Continue readingFree tax advice helpline launches in Scotland to help with HMRC queries
Scots struggling to understand their tax obligations or navigate their self-assessment forms have been urged to take advantage of a new, free advice service.
Continue readingSix top tips for students starting university in Scotland
Students starting university in Scotland for the first time are being handed crucial advice to help them thrive in their studies.
Continue readingScots urged to submit meter readings as energy price cap rises
Scottish households have been urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier before the new Ofgem price cap comes into force.
Continue readingDo You Need a National Insurance Number as an International Student in Scotland?
If you plan to work while studying in the UK, you’ll need a National Insurance number. This unique combination of numbers and letters confirms that you’re legally allowed to work in the UK. However, if you don’t intend to work, you won’t need an NI number until you decide to start working.
Continue readingScots advised to prepare for new Universal Credit switch
Scottish benefits claimants are being reminded to take action as a key date approaches for the switch to Universal Credit.
Continue readingLong and difficult winter ahead for Scots under new Ofgem price cap
Scottish households are facing another “extremely long and difficult” winter after Ofgem confirmed that the energy price cap is due to rise significantly.
Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, said some customers are now facing the prospect of higher bills before they have even paid off debts built up last year.
Comment on predicted rise in UK energy prices
A predicted rise in the cost of energy bills in October will come as a shock to households still struggling with debts built up last winter, Scotland’s national advice service has said.
Continue readingAyrshire, North-East carers urged to apply for new £327 per month payment
Unpaid carers across Ayrshire and North-East are being urged to apply for a new benefit, Carer Support Payment, which is now available to more people.
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