49 h. ago ‘The US was our El Dorado’: Africans on Trump’s travel bans and taxes

Already affected by US aid cuts, many Africans now face limits on travel to US and looming remittance taxWhen Essi Farida Geraldo, a Lomé-based architect, heard about partial restrictions on travel to the US from Togo as part of the travel bans announced by Donald Trump on Thursday, she lamented losing access to what many young Togolese consider to be a land of better opportunities.“The United States was the Togolese’s El Dorado,” Geraldo said. “Many people go to work in the US to save money and support their families or projects in Africa This will force the country to really develop stronger partnerships that exclude the US.” Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Green is mainstream: Everyday climate action is saving people money

A new poll released today (Friday 6 June) by The Climate Coalition shows that people across Scotland are quietly embracing green habits — and saving money while they do it.

Economics

68 h. ago Stunning Kirkcudbright garden to open to visitors for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme

Sunday is a chance for people to see The Limes and raise money for charity at the same time.

Politics

3 d. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 every month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

3 d. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

3 d. ago New DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

More than a tenth of all 3.7 million PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Politics

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could get up to £1,149 each month

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

5 d. ago Families, pensioners and disabled people due between £59 and £305 in one

Thousands of households will receive additional cash support from the Scottish Government.

Economics

5 d. ago Exact amount of retirement money people need for a minimum, moderate or comfortable lifestyle

Workplace pensions could give people a better chance of the kind of lifestyle they want in retirement.

Politics

6 d. ago Older people living on their own could be due State Pension top

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and provide access to heating help during winter.

Politics

6 d. ago Martin Lewis says 'check now' as millions of UK shoppers owed up to £70

The money saving expert has announced that people could be owed £70 by Mastercard - even if you've never had a card by them - after the firm breached competition law

Economics

6 d. ago People born before specific year will get two extra DWP benefits worth £1,362 a month

The two benefits are aimed at providing extra financial support to older people who have a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health conditions

Economics

6 d. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits in Scotland

Social Security Scotland has issued crucial advice to people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Events

9 d. ago People over state pension age may be due benefits worth thousands

There are a range of discounts, benefits, and grants available to those over the state pension age - and you could be eligible without even knowing it

Politics

1 week ago DWP Attendance Allowance update as claimants could be due extra £331 a month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued details on extra money that could be paid to people who receive certain disability benefits and are on a low income

Economics

1 week ago 'Optical illusion' swimsuit leaves people amazed by how it flatters figure

Julie Ellen, who is over the age of 60, says that the so-called 'optical illusion' swimsuit will make women's figures look more 'hourglass', and people have been left amazed

Politics

1 week ago Thousands of people to get up to £1,000 payouts after major energy investigation

A total of £74million is being paid out by eight energy firms, including Scottish Power, EDF, E.ON, Octopus, Utility Warehouse, Good Energy, Tru Energy and Ecotricity

Economics

1 week ago I can still hear people talking over my noise cancelling headphones

I've bought noise cancelling headphones, but I can still hear people talking near me when I wear them. Can I get my money back?

Politics

1 week ago I can still hear people talking over my noise cancelling headphones. Can I get a refund? DEAN DUNHAM replies

I've bought noise cancelling headphones, but I can still hear people talking near me when I wear them. Can I get my money back?

Politics

1 week ago Exact number of years people need to work to get full New State Pension rate from DWP

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £230.25 each week when they retire.

Economics