9 h. ago DWP benefit worth 110 a week helping people with common conditions

The attendance allowance is a tax-free benefit paid to people over state pension age who need help with everyday tasks due to illness or disability

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15 h. ago Exact date millions on benefits and Universal Credit will get EXTRA payment set to land in accounts in WEEKS

MILLIONS will receive a Christmas bonus in their accounts in a few weeks. The free cash is for people receiving certain benefits, and it will be paid automatically. It's delivered to bank accounts during the first full week of December. This year, December 1 lands on a Monday, so you should get the payment within...

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34 h. ago Full list of new changes to carer benefits for people in Scotland starting next year

The Carer’s Allowance case transfer from DWP to Social Security Scotland has been completed.

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34 h. ago People on PIP claiming other DWP benefits may be due payment top

It’s important to be aware there is no direct disability premium for those on Universal Credit.

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35 h. ago Exact date snowfall to start in Scotland with most of country blanketed in days

Winter is most certainly on the horizon as weather maps predicting up to 51cm of snow next week.

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40 h. ago Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance claimants could get DWP bonus

The DWP 'Christmas Bonus' is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits

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55 h. ago Kyle Steyn starts for Scotland against All Blacks instead of Duhan van der Merwe

D’Arcy Rae and Gregor Brown also play in place of Zander Fagerson and Jamie Ritchie.

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56 h. ago The food stamp fight signals an era of unprecedented cruelty in America | Katrina vanden Heuvel

US leaders have long shown some responsibility to help poor people meet basic nutritional needs. That era appears overIn October, millions rallied across America to remind Donald Trump that this nation obeys no kings. Last week, however, a scene worthy of Versailles unfolded: While Trump built his $300m ballroom, the US prepared to face widespread hunger.With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) funding scheduled to run dry due to the government shutdown, the Trump administration not only refused to prevent the crisis – it fought in court to deprive 42 million Snap recipients of their grocery money. Thankfully, a federal judge ruled against the government and ordered that Snap payments proceed. On Monday, the administration said it would fund just half of recipients’ typical benefits. And 2.4 million people soon risk losing their benefits nonetheless, as the $186bn Snap cuts in Trump’s benighted budget bill begin taking effect.Katrina vanden Heuvel is editor and publishe...

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59 h. ago Extra £293 payment for thousands of people on carer benefits next month

More than 90,000 people in Scotland will receive the Carer Support Allowance payment in December.

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3 d. ago NHS rollout of new eczema cream could benefit more than 62,000 people in England

Chronic hand eczema causes the hands to become dry, sore, cracked and itchy, making tasks difficult.

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3 d. ago Major mobile provider will shut key service TODAY leaving some customers with no data on their phone

A MAJOR mobile provider will shut off one of its key services today - leaving users unable to access data. O2 started deactivating its 3G network in April, and today punters in Scotland will be pummelled by the disruption. They’ll still be able to make calls and send text messages – as well as getting online...

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4 d. ago Perth theatre prepares to celebrate six decades of youth theatre excellence

The first theatre-based youth company in Scotland has started the careers of top talent including Ewan McGregor, Colin McCredie and Aron Dochard.

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4 d. ago Benefit claimants to get cheaper Royal Mail stamps under new plans

Ofcom wants to introduce a new discount scheme, similar to social tariffs that are used to offer cheaper mobile and broadband deals for people claiming benefits

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4 d. ago DWP health conditions that could qualify you for up to £441 a month

The benefit is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses as a result of their condition which can also help them stay independent in their own home for longer

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4 d. ago DWP full list of health conditions eligible for £441 monthly payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit offers support to people with a number of conditions

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4 d. ago New rules on disability and carers benefits for people moving to Scotland

Essential information for people on PIP, DLA, Carer’s Allowance or Attendance Allowance in the UK.

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5 d. ago Trump administration will provide half of usual funds to Snap recipients in November

Contingency funds will keep benefits going for nearly 42 million people in the food assistance program, Trump saysUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration said it would provide partial relief to recipients of food stamps on Monday as the federal government shutdown approached a record-breaking length.Amid mounting uncertainty among the nearly 42 million people on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), the Department of Agriculture said it would use contingency funds to keep benefits going, albeit just 50% of the usual funds recipients receive on their cards. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

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5 d. ago Why corporate leaders should seek the digital detox dividend

Organisations that prioritise the emotional and cognitive reset of their people will reap the benefits, says Lauren Hyder

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6 d. ago Rachel Reeves’s 5% VAT cut on electricity bills will backfire, experts say

Critics believe cut would mostly benefit better-off people with larger homes and increase carbon emissionsProposals being considered by Rachel Reeves to cut tax on electricity bills will backfire, experts have warned, resulting in a giveaway to richer homeowners and undermining the UK’s climate commitments.The chancellor is understood to be looking at plans to eliminate the 5% VAT charge on electricity bills as a fast and simple way to reduce bills for consumers and ease the cost of living pressures that have aided the rise of Reform UK. Continue reading...

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