23 minutes ago Embarrassment for Keir Starmer as Scotland reinstates winter fuel payments for pensioners after Rachel Reeves' 'cruel' cuts

The SNP-led administration at Holyrood said every pensioner in Scotland will receive a winter heating payment next year.

Economics

24 minutes ago All pensioners in Scotland qualify for winter fuel payment from Scottish Government

Benefit introduced at Holyrood after cut by Westminster government

Politics

94 minutes ago Scots pensioners to receive between £100 and £300 in winter fuel payments by SNP Government next year

The new system ditches the Labour Government plan which strips 900,000 Scots of a payment.

Economics

3 hours ago Holyrood launches investigation after Daily Record reveals SNP Winter Fuel Payment plan

Alison Johnstone said she would make a decision on whether to hear the statement after an investigation.

Economics

5 hours ago Winter fuel payment claims skyrocket after Labour changes – but 50% of pensioners rejected

There are now 53,400 pensioners waiting for their claim to be processed

Economics

6 hours ago Unite union launches legal action against government over winter fuel payment cuts

With temperatures dropping, Unite has applied to the High Court for a judicial review of the prime minister’s move to means test the payment, which will see it withdrawn from around 10m elderly people

Politics

7 hours ago Keir Starmer faces court battle with union paymasters over claims Rachel Reeves' winter fuel allowance axe for pensioners is illegal

Unite has declared it will go ahead with a judicial review of the controversial policy.

Events

12 hours ago Universal Winter Fuel Payment to be reinstated by SNP Government after Labour cut

EXCLUSIVE: Shirley-Anne Somerville, the Social Justice Secretary, is expected to announce every older Scot will receive a payment.

Politics

27 hours ago Scottish Government to unveil help for pensioners hit by winter fuel payment cut, John Swinney says

The First Minister said he recognised the ‘seriousness of the situation’

Politics