Impact of soaring cost of living already being felt across the country

The impact of the soaring cost of living is already being felt by Scots across the country.

The impact of the soaring cost of living is already being felt by Scots across the country.

And for those who are already struggling to make ends meet, tomorrow’s energy price cap rise means life is about to get even harder. The change means the average gas and electricity bill is predicted to go up by almost £700 a year.

Today the websites of many major suppliers crashed as people rushed to submit meter readings to avoid being overcharged. Louise Hosie reports.

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