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David Hilferty

Reporter · GB

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Aug 29, 2026
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Aug 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Aug 29, 2026 · David Hilferty

    Is it to be yet another unbearable winter for people struggling with energy bills? (opens the original)

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    The latest energy price cap was announced on Wednesday. A 4% increase, following the 13% that was announced in May. So it’s clear is that there is no relief coming from that direction to people in Scotland who are struggling to pay their energy bills. To coincide with the latest announcement, we published our latest quarterly Energy Brief showing just how many people are seeking our advice because they’re in that position. From April to June this year our advisers helped 6,000 people across Scot

  2. Article · Aug 1, 2026 · David Hilferty

    A message to the new PM: Good early pace – now make it count (opens the original)

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    A fast start. And hopefully a sign of things to come. Because pace is precisely what is needed here. The Prime Minister’s announcement of the removal of VAT from electricity bills was a welcome step for people struggling with what feels like a never-ending cost of living emergency. But it can only be the first step. For people coming to the Citizens Advice network in Scotland, energy is often a luxury product. And of course, it isn’t that – it’s an essential service that every one of us

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