Tag: cost of living

“Is tipping mandatory now?”: Scot left in disbelief at undisclosed 10% gratuity charge

Food and Drink

Douglas Simpson - February 3, 2025

A SCOT was left incredulous after being charged 10% gratuity on a restaurant bill without being warned, prompting debate amongst others online. In a post...

Brit left stunned after having to fork out whopping £62 for measly amount of shopping basics

New report shows the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Scotland

News

Molly Comer - November 30, 2023

SCOTTISH Federation of Housing Associations reveals tenants are facing 'unprecedented' levels of deprivation amid the cost-of-living crisis. Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is today...

Scottish gift cards help communities through cost of living crisis

Business

Erin Brown - October 21, 2023

SCOTLAND Loves Local gift cards are being used by organisations across the country to support families, regional economies and local businesses. The action to provide...

Edinburgh parents anxious about the cost of school uniforms

Community

Erin Brown - July 7, 2023

EDINBURGH parents are worrying about affording new school uniforms when the academic year begins, as the first week of the holidays concludes. Local community interest...