Head of Communications for Consumer Scotland. Former journalist at both The Herald and The Scotsman and communications for the Scottish Government.
Glasgow
Joined March 2010
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Andrew Denholm retweeted
Last week, our Chief Executive Sam Ghibaldan sent a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer @JohnHealey_MP ahead of the Budget.
He warned that rising energy costs are placing severe pressure on households.
Read the letter: consumer.scot/publications/l…
ALT Herald article headlined “Chancellor urged to act over soaring energy bills”, reporting Consumer Scotland’s call for targeted support for households facing rising heating costs
Andrew Denholm retweeted
People investing in heat pumps, solar panels and insulation deserve to know what happens if something goes wrong.
We welcome UK Government plans for a simpler, joined-up system covering advice, quality checks and complaints.
Read more: consumer.scot/blog-posts/str…
ALT Stronger protections for consumers are vital to build confidence in home energy upgrades
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Consumer harm in Scotland is widespread, affordability pressures persist, and there are significant inequalities in consumer experiences.
Today, we published our Consumer Welfare Report. Listen to our Director of Research and Analysis talk about its findings to @BBCScotland.
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Think older people are most at risk of scams? Our research suggests otherwise.
Almost 1 in 5 young Scots (18 to 24) fell victim to a scam in the past year.
@BBCScotland spoke to our Director of Research and Analysis to find out why: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Our new report: only 54% of rural consumers in Scotland have gigabit-capable broadband, compared with 89% in urban areas. It's the largest urban-rural digital divide in the UK.
5G availability lags behind other nations too.
Read more: consumer.scot/news/action-ne…
ALT Only 54% of rural consumers in Scotland have access to gigabit-capable broadband compared to...
ALT 89% of urban customers. Scotland has the largest urban-rural digital divide in the UK
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Extra heating or medical equipment can push energy costs up by 75%.
Today's Programme for Government includes new financial support for the terminally ill to help them pay their energy bills, following our recommendations.
Full statement: consumer.scot/news/scottish-…
ALT New support is on the way for people living with a terminal illness in Scotland
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Around half a million people in Scotland rely on cash. But bank branch closures mean that for some, it is now harder than ever to access.
We want a system that works for everyone.
Read more: consumer.scot/blog-posts/the…
ALT Banking should work for everyone. Not just those who are comfortable online.
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Postal services on Scotland's islands are expensive and unreliable.
We need the UK Government, @Ofcom and parcel operators to raise standards and tackle surcharges.
Read more: consumer.scot/news/scottish-…
ALT Scotland's islands deserve better postal services
ALT Too expensive. Too unreliable. Too unclear. People living on Scotland's islands are paying more for deliveries and waiting longer. This needs fixed.
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Are you on a heat network in Scotland? We'll make sure your voice is heard.
Watch now to find out about new rules that are here to protect you.
For free advice, visit energyadvice.scot or call 0808 196 8660
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Coverage in today's @Sunday_Post of @Consumer_Scot research highlighting why young people in Scotland are using the post office more than any other age group.
Read more: bit.ly/3PgWBPQ
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Strong backing from @Sunday_Mail for Consumer Scotland's recommendations for more support to help the terminally ill with their energy bills.
Read more: bit.ly/4lsAhPf
Poverty stricken terminally ill Scots must be given help to pay rocketing fuel bills
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scott…
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Andrew Denholm retweeted
We are engaging with @CMAgovUK on behalf of consumers in Scotland following increases to the price of heating oil as a result of the situation in the Middle East.
The CMA is gathering evidence to understand how consumers may be affected.
Read more: bit.ly/47G5lFc
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Coverage today by STV News of our statement on heating oil price rises and the impact they are having on consumers in Scotland. @djohnsonmsp @MichelleThomson
Scots households seeing heating oil prices 'double', says consumer watchdog.
news.stv.tv/scotland/scots-h…
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Consumer Scotland has published its latest Newsletter highlighting the key actions we have taken across the economy to help consumers.
Read more: bit.ly/4rH5aBI
Andrew Denholm retweeted
The @OfficeforSandS has published its monthly product safety recall roundup for February. Visit: gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… for more information.
#ProductRecalls #UkRecallsAndAlerts
⚠️Here is our monthly product safety recall roundup for February.⚠️
Visit: gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… for more information.
#ProductRecalls #UkRecallsAndAlerts
Andrew Denholm retweeted
There is still time to help shape Consumer Scotland's Work Programme for 2026-2027 which sets out our key priorities to deliver better outcomes for consumers.
Our online survey runs until Thursday 19 February.
Read more and give your views: bit.ly/49UaREM
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Why regulation of energy brokers could help bring down the cost of bills for consumers and allow small businesses to flourish - a new blog by @Consumer_Scot Energy Policy Manager Hannah Corbett.
Read more: bit.ly/4bswUEW
Andrew Denholm retweeted
A new @Consumer_Scot report has highlighted the scale of challenges facing Scotland’s small businesses.
The survey of 700 small businesses found greatest dissatisfaction in the energy, water and telecoms markets.
Read more: bit.ly/45yTQi8
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Consumer Scotland has welcomed an announcement by @energygovuk that the Warm Home Discount scheme will be extended until 2030/2031 with automatic payments for consumers in Scotland - one of our key recommendations.
Read more: bit.ly/49PACaz
Andrew Denholm retweeted
Consumer Scotland has responded to a survey by @CitizensAdvice on postal delays over the Christmas period which shows 16 million people across the UK experienced issues.
Read more: bit.ly/4k4WXnH
