23 h. ago Families across Scotland to receive letter this week confirming £150 energy bill rebate

More than 240,000 households across Scotland will qualify for the Warm Home Discount scheme for the first time this winter.

Economics

33 h. ago Gaviscon and coffee among ‘shrinkflation’ piling pressure on household budgets

Coffee, toothpaste and even Gaviscon products are dwindling in product size while costing the same or even more, Which? has found.

Events

6 d. ago Cut your Council Tax payment for next month without claiming a discount

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

9 d. ago Scots struggling to pay heating bills as average household energy debt reaches £2,500

EXCLUSIVE: One in five Scots plan to rely on electric heaters instead of gas central heating this winter despite the devices costing four times as much.

Economics

2 w. ago Warning issued to Scots householders using gas hobs in October

As temperatures drop this month, experts have issued a stark warning.

Events

2 w. ago Scots householders warned skipping 'crucial' step could wreck washing machines

The warning is to households who have vapers in it

Events

2 w. ago People urged to sprinkle coffee grounds to protect your garden this autumn

Roses are still growing flowers in autumn, and can be easily damaged or not grow properly if you do not deal with slugs eating them. Luckily, there is a simple way to keep slugs away from roses.

Politics

2 w. ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help bring down payments

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

3 w. ago Scots households would be £10,000 better off with independence, paper claims

First Minister John Swinney warned of a ‘rightward shift’ in the UK.

Economics

3 w. ago More than 1,000 homes still without power on fifth night since Storm Amy

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said the ‘vast majority’ of households are due to have power restored by the end of Tuesday.

Events

3 w. ago Scots households urged to sprinkle cinnamon in hoover for two reasons

Hoovering and vacuuming can feel like a thankless task, but adding this ingredient can work wonders

Politics

3 w. ago Heating payment of £59 to help people with energy bills due this winter

More than 465,500 people in Scotland received Winter Heating Payments last year.

Economics

3 w. ago Scots householders warned of three things you should ‘never’ plug into an extension lead

Extension leads can be very hazardous if not used correctly, according to experts.

Events

3 w. ago Anas Sarwar insists many households are £5000 better off since Labour came to power

The Scottish Labour leader has spoken out urging the Prime Minister to “make the case” as the Scottish election looms next year.

Economics

3 w. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle coffee grounds in October to help keep slugs away

As the UK heads into autumn, gardeners are being urged to take action to protect their plants from an expected surge in slugs and snails - and coffee is the key

Politics

3 w. ago Brits told to act now as new energy price cap comes into effect

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from tomorrow for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many turning on their central heating

Politics

4 w. ago How much will your energy bill go up by today? Calculator reveals price rise facing 35million UK households thanks to latest price cap hike

The energy price cap increased by 2 per cent from today for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many switching on their central heating.

Economics

4 w. ago Households urged to take action ahead of October 1 energy price rise

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Politics

4 w. ago Scots could have council tax debt written off under plan to help struggling families

Households in Scotland are chased for missed local authority payments for up to 20 years - despite the equivalent rule in England being just six years.

Economics

4 w. ago Nearly half a million people on Universal Credit receive bonus payment of up to £1,200 this year

Almost 40,000 Scottish households have joined the UK Government's Help to Save scheme.

Economics