Cost of living has risen for 88% of Scots in past month

The prices of gas, electricity and food are cited as the main reasons

It seems like every day we get more grim news about the economy and the money in our own pockets – and today is no exception.

Figures from the office for national statistics show 88% of Scots say their cost of living has risen in the past month. There’s bad news too from retailers – who say the number of people through their doors last month was down.

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