8 h. ago Surge in emergency payments as Scottish children's charity wants two

Calls for ‘life-changing reforms’ ahead of next week’s key Budget

Politics

9 d. ago DWP payments set to end for thousands of people on DLA next month

Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance is replacing the DWP benefit for everyone north of the border.

Politics

2 w. ago Coatbridge community hub in £10k funding boost to grow its services

Kirkshaws Neighbourhood Centre has secured the cash through the Scottish Procurement Alliance’s (SPA) Community Benefit Fund.

Economics

2 w. ago BBC TV licence price set to rise above £180 next year in new cost of living blow

The TV licence fee is set by the Government and it normally rises every April, in line with the previous September rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation

Economics

3 w. ago PIP payments rates from April 2026 as DWP to increase award amounts

The potential payment rates for all eight mixed award types have been calculated based on September's inflation figure

Events

3 w. ago Check if you are due £59 winter heating payment before crucial qualifying week

The qualifying period for the devolved Winter Heating Payment is next week.

Economics

3 w. ago New devolved payment rates from next April for people on ADP or other Scottish benefits

Social Security Scotland delivers disability benefits to people north of the border, not the DWP.

Politics

3 w. ago New PIP monthly payment rates for all eight award types from next April

Find your new PIP payment before the uprating is confirmed at the Autumn Budget.

Events

last month New State Pension rates from April could push more older people over tax threshold

Pensioners with an additional income of £10,000 could get an unexpected tax bill.

Economics