HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents in Scotland not to miss out on the chance to get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and other out-of-school activities, during the Easter holidays.
11.03.2022 - 13:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
For many people still working from home or now following a new hybrid way of working, being in the house for longer periods of time typically means having the heating on more often than in the days before the coronavirus pandemic.
However, the upcoming 54 per cent increase to millions of energy bills will see Scots pay £693 more per year for average usage, putting additional financial pressure on most household budgets from April.
Ofgem, the energy regulator was forced to hike the energy price cap to a record £1,971 for a typical household as wholesale gas prices soared to unprecedented highs with the decision expected to impact 22 million households across the UK.
But people may not be aware that Home Energy Scotland offers householders free advice on energy efficiency and renewables to help them save money and heat their home more effectively.
Harry Mayers, Head of Home Energy Scotland explains: “A home that isn’t well insulated can lose more than 50 per cent of its heat through its roof and walls so making improvements can help your finances and make your home more energy efficient, comfortable and cheaper to heat while helping lower emissions in Scotland.
“The good news is that help is available through Home Energy Scotland, including free advice and interest-free loans.”
Households struggling with low energy efficiency and lower incomes can also access the Scottish Government’s Warmer Homes Scotland programme through Home Energy Scotland.
So far, more than 24,000 households have benefited from energy efficient measures including new heating systems or insulation.
Harry added: “With people spending more time at home over the past 18 months due to coronavirus, energy usage has been greater than ever. We want to be able
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents in Scotland not to miss out on the chance to get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and other out-of-school activities, during the Easter holidays.
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