25 h. ago University of the West of Scotland vows to support those with endometriosis

Endometriosis impacts the physical and mental health of 1 in 10 women from puberty to menopause, with symptoms including chronic pelvic pain and painful periods.

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26 h. ago Household Support Fund 2025: apply online for cost of living council payment

There’s help available, but time is running out to apply if you’re struggling with rising costs 🕒

Economics

39 h. ago Christian gives back after starting work at homeless support service

A man who experienced homelessness twice is now working for the housing support organisation that helped him get his life back on track.

Politics

46 h. ago 67% of Scots support intestacy law reform, shows Will Aid poll

A Will Aid poll has revealed 67% of people in Scotland believe the law of intestacy should be changed to offer legal protections for unmarried couples without a Will - now public support for change could soon translate into action.

Politics

48 h. ago Cost of living support for individuals and families on low incomes in six local council areas

The Scottish Government is investing more than £2 million to help support households this year.

Politics

2 d. ago Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund gives Lanarkshire sports clubs chance to win share of £50,000 in funding

The past decade has seen Aldi Scotland support over 650 clubs across Scotland, giving away almost £500,000, with the fund improving community access to sport across the country.

Economics

3 d. ago Bereavement support payment: how much will UK allowance benefit rise in April 2025

Starting in April, many payments will get a much-needed boost to support families 💰

Politics

5 d. ago John Swinney’s support for alcohol ban at ­Scottish football is 'basic snobbery'

The GMB is campaigning for drinking to be allowed at matches­ and says support of the ban is discriminating against working class people.

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8 d. ago Household Support Fund 2025: will the HSF continue after March 2025

As the March deadline approaches, UK families are left wondering what’s next 🏠

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8 d. ago UK plans joint bid to host 2035 Women’s World Cup in ‘monumental moment’

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland involvedKeir Starmer promises ‘government’s full support’The home nations are to join together in a bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035, a move which, if successful, would mark a “monumental moment in our nation’s sporting history”, according to Keir Starmer, the prime minister.A formal expression of interest in staging the tournament, which could be comprised of as many as 48 teams, is to be submitted to Fifa this month on behalf of the football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the governing bodies have confirmed. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Converge: Record £400,000 prize pot for Scottish academic enterprise programme

“This will boost the existing support available to entrepreneurs and innovators across Scotland’s universities” – Kate Forbes

Economics

9 d. ago 'Horny as hell' child support worker struck off over sexual messages to service user's partner

Derek Morton, a children and young people’s worker from Cumnock, Ayrshire, sent messages of a sexual nature to the partner of a young man he had been employed to support.

Politics

1 week ago Students providing unpaid care urged to check for £327 monthly income boost

Around 35,000 students at university or college in Scotland may be entitled to Carer Support Payment.

Economics

1 week ago Trade minister predicts Scottish green jobs boom 'like the internet in 1999'

Douglas Alexander has vowed to help rebuild Scotland's struggling economy with green jobs and support for exporters and universities.

Politics

1 week ago Charity Children First urging families to call support line for free expert advice if they have money worries

With one-in-four children living in poverty across Scotland, the national children’s charity is recommending struggling families seek support - and not to suffer in silence.

Society

2 w. ago Charity urging families in West Lothian to call for free expert advice if they have money worries

With one in four children living in poverty across Scotland, Scotland’s national children’s charity is recommending struggling families seek support and do not suffer in silence.

Politics

2 w. ago QTS Group partners with SAINT PHNX to support children’s mental health

Leading rail contractor QTS Group has teamed up with acclaimed musical duo SAINT PHNX to bring their Happy Place workshops to schools across Scotland, helping young people explore mental health through music and art.

Society

2 w. ago Household Support Fund 2025: £200 DWP cost of living payment for 1000s of UK families

Households are set to receive support to cover essential costs - don’t miss out 💰

Economics

2 w. ago Offshore wind specialist nets £9.2 million to build Scottish plant and support 100 jobs

“There is so much potential in Scotland’s offshore wind market, and we are excited to play our part in the supply chain” – Derek Robertson, CEO

Economics

2 w. ago 'Stark' poll result reveals just how many Scots support oil and gas drilling

Survey shows 84 per cent of Scots want the country to keep extracting fossil fuels

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