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Questions about the cost of a university degree are intrinsically linked to questions about who they are for and why they exist.
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The American crackdown on student loans and the value of a Scottish degree

The US government is limiting how much families and students can borrow for university. How does this relate to the debate about Scottish higher education?
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70,000 instances of school meal debt were cleared. 70,000 instances of school meal debt were cleared.
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70,000 instances of school meal debt cancelled by Scottish Government

Edinburgh council is owed up to £55m in council tax. Edinburgh council is owed up to £55m in council tax.
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More than £55 million in unpaid council tax owed by Edinburgh residents

Parents are growing concerned that education decisions are being based on finances, with councils on the hook for significant PFI bills. Parents are growing concerned that education decisions are being based on finances, with councils on the hook for significant PFI bills.
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Analysis: How do councils’ PFI obligations compare to recent education cuts?

If you’re struggling financially in Scotland today you get financially penalised for it If you’re struggling financially in Scotland today you get financially penalised for it
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The poverty premium: why do we tolerate harm?

Climbing out of debt is much tougher than falling in  Climbing out of debt is much tougher than falling in 
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The harsh reality of a life in debt and the action we should take

People across Scotland are living with constant dread around how to pay to keep their homes warm and the lights on People across Scotland are living with constant dread around how to pay to keep their homes warm and the lights on
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The true extent of the energy crisis across Scottish communities

the average energy debt that people bring to their local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Scotland last is £2,500 the average energy debt that people bring to their local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Scotland last is £2,500
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Why we urgently need an energy debt relief scheme

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