15 h. ago Dunblane MSP offers fresh warning over winter payment scam texts

The introduction of a new Scottish-based winter heating payment has seen scammers trying to take advantage and secure personal or bank details from those not aware.

Events

64 h. ago List of pensioner heating payments by age and household type due next month

Pension Age Winter Heating Payments will be issued to nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland.

Society

7 d. ago ‘Explicit and outrageous’: South Park is back with its most gratuitous episode since naked Trump

A legitimately epic story is unfolding, involving the antichrist, savage depictions of a billionaire and loads of scenes about The Donald’s penisEven outside its notoriously tight weekly production schedule, South Park has always run on an unpredictable calendar, sometimes taking years between seasons. This time around, it’s jumping from one season to the next after only five episodes (which, granted, have come in bi-monthly instalments, not counting the abrupt season finale that was pushed back a week due to a blown deadline).Tonight’s episode, titled Twisted Christian, kicks off season 28. At South Park Elementary, PC Principal – the PC standing for Power Christian ever since his politically motivated conversion at the start of last season – attempts to put a stop to his students’ obsession with the “6-7” TikTok meme, not because it is insufferable or disruptive, but because he considers it “some satanic numerology shit”. Rather than seeking help from the school’s new guidance cou...

Politics

9 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: when is allowance paid, as DWP confirms when pensioners will get heating payments

Millions of pensioners are set for a welcome winter boost 💷

Economics

1 week ago Lawns will turn 'dark green' and 'grow vigorously' if fed 1 common item

As the cold weather sets in, it's easy to forget about your lawn - but October is a crucial month to fertilise your grass for the harsh winter ahead and this expert shares how to do it

Politics

1 week ago England fans hit out at 'unacceptable' World Cup ticket prices in Mirror probe

Fifa's own resale site had a final ticket being sold for $17,900 to $50,000, or £13,423 to £37,279, with the site also offering normal seating and corporate hospitality

Sport

2 w. ago Winter heating payment reminder for North Lanarkshire pensioners

It is estimated that over one million pensioners in Scotland will receive Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.

Economics

2 w. ago Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans

Several groups and nonprofit organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the canceling of a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans

Economics

2 w. ago Heating payment of £59 to help people with energy bills due this winter

More than 465,500 people in Scotland received Winter Heating Payments last year.

Economics

2 w. ago Winter heating payment deadline this week for people over State Pension age

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced Winter Fuel Payments for older people in Scotland.

Economics

2 w. ago Have I Got News For You maker back in profit after launching show in US

Hat Trick pays out interim dividend of £1m, £900,000 of which goes to founder Jimmy Mulville and wifeThe production company behind Have I Got News For You has bounced back into the black after launching the hit panel show in the US for the first time.Hat Trick, which also makes Mastermind, Derry Girls and Whose Line is it Anyway?, reported pre-tax profits of almost £857,000 last year. In 2023, the company reported a pre-tax loss of £377,000. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Winter heating payment reminder for South Lanarkshire pensioners

It is estimated that over one million pensioners in Scotland will receive Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.

Economics

2 w. ago Young people on disability benefits to get an extra £255 payment next week

Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued automatically to almost 45,000 young disabled people in Scotland.

Economics

3 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: extra DWP heating cash for millions of UK households this winter – who is eligible?

Energy bills remain high, but extra winter support is on the way for millions 💷

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC issues 'one week' tax deadline warning for these workers

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging certain workers to do one thing before time runs out and they risk a major fine

Events

3 w. ago Crucial winter heating payment deadline next week for nearly 900,000 pensioners

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced Winter Fuel Payments for older people in Scotland.

Economics

4 w. ago Winter Heating Payment Scotland: new guaranteed winter heating allowance is back in 2025

If you’re worried about heating bills, Scotland’s Winter Heating Payment can help ❄️

Politics

4 w. ago Pensioners may need to claim winter heating payments of up to £305

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most older Scots, but some need to claim.

Economics