Low income Scottish families to be offered energy support

A number of families in Scotland with lower levels of income will soon be able to take advantage of a government scheme designed to cut the costs of energy.

The potential financial impact that the Energy Assistance Package could have has been highlighted by Alex Neil, the Scottish government's housing and communities minister.

He commented: "The help available through our £60 million scheme is providing real help to bring down fuel bills so we're opening it up so that many more households can benefit."

Homeowners looking to avoid getting into credit card debt might be able to access things like insulation with the help of the initiative.

Families will be able to take part in the scheme if they have youngsters who are under the age of 16 and are currently being provided with certain financial benefits.

Meanwhile, Moneysupermarket.com has this week highlighted the impact that the recent spell of cold weather may have had on people's finances.

Posted by Martin Peacock.