Scottish households could be affected by up to nine money changes which come into play from today across the UK. Almost everyone is bound to be impacted by at least one or two changes as part of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s plans to get the economy back on track.
He has implemented one key change this week, which will see six million people, who are on Universal Credit, have their weekly income reduced by £20 as the covid benefit is axed.
Inflation is set to rise sharply too, which will not doubt produce ripples of pressure onto homes, particularly working families and the unemployed.
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