6 h. 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

9 h. ago Andy Burnham praises 'exemplary' 999 terror attack response after police mistakenly shoot men behind synagogue door

Leaders again called for unity in a joint statement

Events

9 h. ago Nine checks people should do before pension age rises next year

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year

Politics

9 h. ago Government issues update on changes to how much drivers pay for car insurance

Car insurance costs have increased hugely in recent years

Politics

11 h. ago URC match called off amid Storm Amy warning as statement issued

The storm has caused major disruption across the UK and the league has taken the decision to call its first game off

Events

16 h. ago Former DWP worker warns about rising State Pension age in 2026

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women

Events

25 h. ago Blue Badges stripped from tens of thousands of Brits in major new crackdown

The government has revoked at least 22,000 blue badges issued to people with mobility or other disabilities who had since died as part of a record-breaking anti-fraud campaign, officials said

Politics

33 h. ago Organisers call for sixth night of protest as Morocco death toll rises to three

Prime minister praises security response and says government is ready for talksMorocco’s prime minister, Aziz Akhannouch, has praised the security force reaction to protests over corruption and public spending and said the government was ready for talks, as organisers called for a sixth night of protests.In a statement, Akhannouch said the death toll in the protests had risen to three. Continue reading...

Events

33 h. ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 67.

Economics

34 h. ago People born 'one day late' to miss out on £300 winter fuel payment after government change

The payment is back online next year - but some Brits won't be eligible because the pension age is changing in 2026

Economics

37 h. ago Former DWP employee issues stark warning over planned State Pension age rises

The UK Government plans to increase the State Pension age to 67 by 2028 with a further rise to 68 in 2044.

Events

37 h. ago DWP to increase State Pension age next April for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028

Economics

58 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could receive first payment this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

67 h. ago DWP responds to calls for State Pension to be paid from age 60

The UK Government has responded to proposals put forward in an online petition

Politics

3 d. ago Government issues statement after calls to lower State Pension age

The Government has responded to claims that it is intent on the State Pension being a benefit not paid to all

Politics

3 d. ago People over State Pension age with hearing issues could be due up to £441 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

4 d. ago Scots schools must provide separate toilets for boys and girls after SNP Government forced to issue new guidance

SNP ministers previously told schools there was no law which meant pupils had to use toilets and changing rooms based on their biological sex.

Politics

4 d. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

4 d. ago Emma Watson is ignorant of how ignorant she is, JK Rowling slams after Harry Potter star’s comments on her trans views

JK ROWLING has launched a scathing attack on Emma Watson after her interview speaking about their rift over transgender views. The Harry Potter author slammed Watson - who played Hermoine in the movies - in a lengthy statement calling her "ignorant". The author, 60, slammed: "Like other people who've never experienced adult life uncushioned by...

Politics

4 d. 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