‘Autumn of discontent’ amid drastic shortages | Decision made on Scotland

Sep 24, 2021

Sam Shedden

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Warnings over drastic fuel and food shortages have sparked fears of an “autumn of discontent", as Scots are warned to brace for the highest rises in energy costs.

The latest development in the energy crisis has seen Westminster business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng say people living in the north of the UK would be hit hardest by energy hikes due to the colder weather as the government admitted it was planning for the “worst-case scenario” amid rising gas prices.

The warnings in Scotland are equally severe.

Citizens Advice Scotland said that Scots are set to face a “really tough winter”, hit by a combination of utility bill hikes, the end of furlough, a cut to Universal Credit and general economic uncertainty.

With a difficult winter ahead for UK households as energy bills rise, we've broken down everything you need to know about the winter fuel allowance, how much it pays and how to make a winter fuel payment claim

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	‘Autumn of discontent’ as consumer costs spiral in UK amid drastic shortages

	Warnings over drastic fuel and food shortages have sparked fears of an “autumn of discontent", as Scots were warned to brace for the highest rises in energy costs.

Decision made for Northern Ireland-Scotland crossing project

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This year’s Snow Globe is available to pre order now - and here are the alternatives already on sale

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Amid food shortages, gas price rises and Covid, we should be more stoical and less selfish – Scotsman comment

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Everything you need to know about the UK's largest energy companies and the energy price cap

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A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of teacher Sabina Nessa, the Metropolitan Police said.

Human remains have been discovered within a vehicle fire in the Lincluden area of Dumfries

Human remains have been discovered within a vehicle fire in the Lincluden area of Dumfries.

Western Isles residents are being asked to consider a plan to tax tourists in campervans and motorhomes

Those living on the Western Isles are being asked to consider a plan to tax tourists visiting the isles in campervans and motorhomes.

With ample indoor and outdoor space, and previous planning consent to extend, this is a rare opportunity to buy

One of the most prestigious family homes in Edinburgh has come onto the market – we take a sneak look through the keyhole at this very desirable corner plot home.

Celtic have another injury concern over Jota to go alongside Giorgios Giakoumakis

Celtic's Ange Postecoglou revealed that there could be a fitness concern over on-loan Benfica winger Jota following the 3-0 Sports Premier Cup quarter-final victory over Raith Rovers that brought the 22-year-old his first goal for the club and set up a semi-final with St Johnstone at Hampden on November 20/21.

Ryder Cup 2021: What are the pairings for opening session at Whistling Straits?

Padraig Harrington reckons the “whole world will be watching” when a mouth-watering match gets the 43rd Ryder Cup underway at Whistling Straits on Friday.

Hibs back at Hampden yet again - Scott Allan drove them there, but with a little help from officials against Dundee United

Some things come along so often that it is easy to overlook the magnitude of the achievement, while others are so infrequent in their occurrence it is impossible for the moment to be deemed anything other than noteworthy.

The Edinburgh player who may be converted to stand-off yet again

Mike Blair sees Blair Kinghorn as a viable option for Edinburgh at stand-off this season and thinks the versatile back can deliver the X-factor in the playmaker’s role.

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