48 minutes ago Winter Fuel Payment debacle has made the Holyrood election competitive for the SNP

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the SNP Government reinstating a universal winter fuel payment will provide a headache for Anas Sarwar months before the Holyrood election.

Politics

57 minutes ago Fears for missing Scots pensioner with dementia after vanishing with no meds

Alexander Marshall, 75, went missing from the Novar Drive area in the west end of Glasgow city at around 9.40am on Tuesday, November 27.

Events

64 minutes ago Major winter fuel payment update in Scotland as Keir Starmer comes under pressure

The Prime Minister is under pressure after the Scottish government announced every OAP north of the border would receive a winter heating payment worth at least £100 in 2025

Events

82 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

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

Benefit introduced at Holyrood after cut by Westminster government

Politics

3 hours ago Charities vent fury as more than HALF of pension credit claims are rejected amid surge in applications after Rachel Reeves axed winter fuel payments

Government data showed there were around 150,000 pension credit applications in the 16 weeks since Rachel Reeves announced she was means-testing the help with energy bills.

Economics

4 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 John Swinney says SNP Government decision over David Goodwillie criminal trial 'has taken too long'

The First Minister apologised to Denise Clair at Holyrood on Thursday.

Politics

6 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