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Scottish debts hit decade high

25th February 2026 Arrears and Recoveries | #scottish debt

New figures published by StepChange Debt Charity Scotland have revealed that the average debt among people seeking help from the charity has reached on average £20,116 per client, a 10% rise year-on-year, and the highest level recorded in over a decade. Two in three clients were in arrears on their household bills, owing an average…

Debt and arrears levels rocketed for Scottish debt charity last year

21st April 2023 Arrears and Recoveries | #scottish debt

StepChange Debt Charity has revealed the toll a year of increased living costs has had on Scots’ finances. Despite government interventions to help with soaring costs, the average amount a StepChange client is behind on household bills has increased by a shocking 68%, from £1,739 in 2021 to £2,920 in 2022. Among arrears on essentials,…

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scottish debt

Scottish debts hit decade high

Debt and arrears levels rocketed for Scottish debt charity last year

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