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Calls for private-public taskforce to help Scottish households deal with mounting COVID-related debt
Scottish councils writing off millions of pounds in debt due to pandemic
Nearly 500,000 Scots claimed Universal Credit in the month of September
Scottish borrowing ability may be affected by COVID-19
Covid-19 – Rishi Sunak unveils new measures to boost economy in summer statement
Financial honeymoon period coming to an end?
New debt laws announced amidst fears or rising problem debts during COVID-19 crisis
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