Arrears on household bills in Scotland jumps 65%

Household bill arrears among StepChange Scotland clients have surged to an average of £5,193, according to the charity’s newly published 2024 Scotland in the Red report, marking a staggering 65% increase from £3,147 in 2023. Nearly seven in ten (68%) of those seeking help from StepChange Scotland are now behind on essential household bills. The…

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