Cost of Living

A campaign has been launched by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) encouraging people to seek advice as the cost of living crisis continues.

Public buildings such as Inverness Town House and community centres should be opened as a warm space for people unable to afford to heat their homes

Cost of living payments worth up to £650 are now being made following an earlier commitment over the scheme.

A lack of government action to protect hundreds of small businesses in Inverness from rising energy bills could see the city turn into a "ghost town".

Public buildings such as Inverness Town House and community centres should be opened as a warm space for people unable to afford to heat their homes.

Alex Chisholm says Clachnacuddin are mindful of the role they can play in helping supporters out amid rising concerns about the cost of living.

Funding for two specialist advisors to help tenants adversely affected by rising energy prices, has been agreed by Highland councillors.

The rise in household energy bills will plunge more people into fuel poverty, the boss of a Highland charity has warned.

AN independent advice service in Inverness has seen a huge increase in demand for its help as the cost of living crisis deepens.

A call for immediate action including an emergency budget has been made by Inverness MP, Drew Hendry, with energy prices set to rise.

The latest rise in the energy price cap has been branded "nothing short of a catastrophe" for thousands in the Highlands.

They are part of 115,000 postal staff in the UK taking part in what's been called the biggest strike of the summer

The rise in energy costs will have a bigger impact in the Highlands and Islands where households already pay more for electricity.

The increase in the energy price cap has been described as 'horrifying' by the boss of a leading charity.

Bills in the Highlands are expected to be much higher

A legal challenge involving a Highland campaigner is ready to be launched against the energy regulator.

Revitalised town and city centres can help the Highlands tackle the challenges of Covid-19 recovery, the climate emergency and cost of living crisis.

The UK Parliament should be recalled urgently to enable MPs to take immediate action to tackle rising energy prices.

A survey has been launched to gather information on the impact of rising energy costs on food and drink businesses and the hospitality sector.