kirsty blackman from _ about scotland's position.e can sit with duvets around us and make it fun, but i've still got to cook and have hot water. there are 18 of these centres across england and scotland, helping 30,000 families with advice on debt and other money matters. a small bit extra, then, in everyone's pocket is welcome — but is it enough to make a real difference? people are often at the till in tears, and we hear more and more heartbreaking stories about families who...parents are missing meals to feed their kids, they are dreading the winter, the decision between heating and eating. and the fear is that it is a trickle—down budget, some time in the future we may see a benefit if all goes well, but the poor need help right now. there was help for business owners too, like dave, who supplies it for schools. corporation tax is a big one for idns. they're not giving back, but we had budgeted for paying that extra tax. now it means we can recruit at least two extra full—time staff, and it will help offset some of the other incr