Consumer Scotland

Gillian Martin MSP, the Scottish Government’s minister for energy and environment, and Consumer Scotland chief executive Sam Ghibaldan have urged the UK Government ahead of its Autumn Statement to support action to tackle fuel poverty in Scotland. In a letter to Amanda Solloway MP, minist

Research commissioned by statutory consumer body Consumer Scotland found 77% of people in Scotland are concerned about climate change, with just 21% stating they are unconcerned and only nine per cent stating they are not at all concerned. However, only 34% agreed they know what to do to help Scotla

Statutory consumer body Consumer Scotland has published the report of the Scottish Energy Insights and Coordination Group (SEIC) which urges more support for energy consumers.  SEIC was convened by Consumer Scotland following the former First Minister’s energy summit in August 2022, held

All British domestic energy suppliers have today signed up to an updated Code of Practice that will ban the forced installation of prepayment meters (PPMs) in the homes of people over the age of 85.

One-third of domestic energy consumers did not manage well financially during the winter, new research shows.

The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) should be maintained at its current level for a further three months, Consumer Scotland has said.

A new report by Consumer Scotland has found 43% of consumers cannot heat their homes to a comfortable level because of financial concerns.

Legislation to establish a new consumer organisation has been unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament. Consumer Scotland – a new body dedicated to protecting the interests of consumers – is expected to be operational next year.