101 results for "Scottish"

Scottish junior doctors have accepted an 11% pay rise, but beneath the celebrations lies a warning: the fight for full pay restoration is far from over. Medical leaders are warning…

Scottish universities are facing increasing financial pressures due to rising UK taxes and falling numbers of international students. Institutions are warning of possible job cuts and funding disparities that could…

Scottish parents of children under the age of 16 are now set to receive £106.80 every month through the Scottish Child Payment. The weekly payment of £26.70, which is only...

Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for...

Scotland is about to implement a new Disability Benefit Scheme, the Pension Age Disability Payment, for people of State Pension age with a disability or long-term condition. This new payment...

Scottish Power will pay £1.5 million in reimbursements and penalties after overcharging nearly 1,700 families during the energy crisis and in earlier years, resulting in an average of £294 per...

Families, pensioners and disabled people can claim a vital one-off payment to ease the financial pressures as winter approaches. Whether it's help with heating bills or a grant for carers,…

Scotland's homelessness crisis is nearing a breaking point as campaigners call on the government to use a Westminster windfall to tackle the shortage of affordable housing. With thousands of families…

Snow and ice weather warnings have been issued across large parts of the UK, with 21 councils preparing for hazardous conditions. From Norfolk to Scotland, snow showers and icy patches…

The DWP has announced changes to benefit payment dates ahead of the Christmas and New Year bank holidays to ensure timely disbursements for millions of claimants. With adjustments impacting benefits…

An icy Arctic wind is expected to bring freezing temperatures and snow to a 250-mile stretch of the UK. With yellow alerts in place, forecasters are predicting heavy snowfall and…

The Met Office has released its latest weather forecast, pinpointing specific UK regions likely to see snow this weekend as a cold front sweeps in.

Nearly 80,000 older DLA recipients in Scotland are set to transition to a new benefit system next year, promising smoother support and continuity under Social Security Scotland’s care.

In the UK, people receiving Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Adult Disability Allowance (ADP) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could see their monthly income increase from April 2025.

The Met Office is issuing crucial weather forecasts for the weekend and the celebrations on 5 November as bonfire night approaches.

Britain is facing an icy Arctic wind, with temperatures dropping to -2 °C, which will affect almost all regions from next week.

Next week, the UK will see a significant weather shift, with plunging temperatures and the possibility of snow. Prepare for brisk winds and wintry conditions.

Disability benefits will increase next April, with PIP, ADP, and DLA going up by 1.7%. More details will be confirmed on October 30.

State pensioners will soon get letters from the DWP confirming their eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment.

A recent legal challenge could see the Winter Fuel Payment reinstated for millions of pensioners after changes cut eligibility for many.

UK households missing out on Winter Fuel Payment still have the possibility to reduce their energy bills this winter by hundreds of pounds.

State pensioners living in certain areas in the UK can benefit from the Winter Heating Payment, a lesser-known scheme aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months.

New rules cut Winter Fuel Payments for many pensioners, with Pension Credit promoted as a replacement, but some will still miss out.

Many State Pensioners are still suffering from the new Labour Government's unexpected change that will see Winter Fuel Payments  be delivered to only about 1.5 million pensioners this year to help plug a...

Starting next month, millions of UK households will begin receiving letters confirming their eligibility for a £150 discount on energy bills under the Warm Home Discount scheme. This initiative, run...

State pensioners who do not receive Pension Credit may still qualify for support through an extended scheme from Octopus Energy. This follows the UK Government’s decision to stop the annual...

UK households that missed the important Child Benefit deadline have received updated rules. Typically, Child Benefit payments stop on August 31, four weeks after a child's 16th birthday if they...

A continuing cost-of-living crisis has gripped the people of the UK, ringing in difficulties in day to day life expenses for millions of families. Whether it's shopping or even making...

Starting next month, the process for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessments (WCA) will change for people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, this update does not...

Glasgow is about to make history and become the first ever city in the UK to have a legally recognized safer drugs consumption facility. This will be a milestone towards...

Ofgem is expected to announce the new energy price cap on Friday, with analysts at Cornwall Insight predicting a 10% increase starting October 1. Upcoming Payments to Support Households and...

Towards the start of this summer, the Scottish Government announced that almost 89,000 one-off Carer’s Allowance recipients received £288.60 each. This was a total of 25.6 million pounds in June...

There’s been a persisting inflation over the last couple of years such that many people in the UK are struggling with payments, afford basic requirements and have a roof over...

A sum of £150 is expected to be automatically deposited into the bank accounts of English, Scottish, and Welsh state pensioners following the Government’s Warm Home Discount scheme this winter....

Starting from October 21, 2024, a new disability benefit will be introduced in Scotland to replace the Attendance Allowance for people over State Pension age. The benefit will first become...

In a few days, this petition has quickly accumulated over 130,000 signatures in order to save the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). This week, the WFP was altered by the Labour...

British Gas, EDF, OVO and Octopus Energy can get up to £368 a year to make one simple change. The UK Government is encouraging households to replace their fossil fuel...

Universal Credit and other benefits are about to change a lot in April. You should understand these changes well and the possible impact on your family. Tax Credit Deadline There...

Later this year, thousands of disabled children and young people across Scotland will get a one-off payment worth £251.50to help cover higher heating costs during the 2024/25 winter. Winter Payment...

Inflation has been on the rise in recent years, with cost of living crisis that has made prices to go up, which have burdened millions of households from payment of bills...

Labour has been urged to increase the Universal Credit child benefit by £26.70 per week so that it is aligned with Scottish Child Payment. This would also involve ending the...

A set of four new videos recently appeared on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an aim to inform people about the...

Over 1.4 million households will soon receive a letter from HMRC, reminding them to renew their Child Benefit claim for teenagers continuing their education or training after the Scottish Nationals...

Very soon, a £500 payment is to be made to several households from the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) Amid the cost of living Crisis. The funds are allocated by...

Winter Fuel Payments will be replaced by a newly introduced devolved lump sum from the Scottish government later on this year. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) is set to...

According to the latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), State Pension currently provides regular financial help for 12.7 million seniors across the country, including more than...

Almost one million people all over Great Britain, including 83,903 residing in Scotland, are presently getting £81.90 each week in Carer’s Allowance. Key Updates for Carer's Allowance Recipients Traveling Abroad...

Thousands of parents can get up to £200 of free cash to help cover their children's school uniform costs. This initiative is set to help the most vulnerable families before...

The UK's general election is right around the corner, with all the major parties unveiling their plans to manage the persistent cost of living crisis. Cost of Living Payments and...

More than one million Scottish residents over the State Pension age will be able to receive two new devolved benefits beginning before the end of the year. Scottish Government Introduces...