11 h. ago DWP urges people to check bank accounts in coming days after rule change

The summer bank holiday is likely to affect the payment dates for thousands of DWP claimants

Economics

13 h. ago Remarkable West Lothian mum urges people to consider fostering

Denise Hopkinson, who has been married to husband Rick for almost 50 years, was herself fostered as a young girl, and it was this period of her life that gave her the motivation and drive to become a foster carer herself.

Politics

15 h. ago DWP issues 'be aware' warning over text that could drain your bank account

In a warning posted on X, previously known as Twitter, the DWP urged millions of people claiming benefits or the state pension to be aware of scammers trying to contact you

Events

17 h. ago People across Dumfries and Galloway urged to take part in environmental BioBlitz

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership is asking people to identify as many species of animals and plants as possible.

Politics

36 h. ago 'I have to ration water and have stopped having baths due to sky

New research has revealed the day to day impact that soaring water bills are having on older people with low incomes as a charity calls for urgent action

Politics

37 h. ago People with energy bill debt urged to apply for cash help of up to £1,700

Over 2,000 households across Scotland, England and Wales had debt worth more than £947,000 of written off by the British Gas Energy Trust.

Economics

38 h. ago Mother of Welsh Guard who was tragically found dead issues plea to young men

Stephen Hughes was reported missing before his body was tragically discovered in the Menai Strait. His mum has now urged people to reach out for help if they are struggling.

Events

40 h. 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 data.

Events

41 h. ago Daily Record Pride of Scotland award winner Georgie shares her cancer story in powerful podcast

Seventeen-year-old is also urging people to get behind her as she attempts to raise £100,000 for charity.

Events

42 h. ago DWP urges people to check for £150 energy bill discount before deadline this weekend

The Warm Home Discount Scheme extension will see six million households receive an energy bill discount this winter.

Economics

47 h. ago Now thousands give up trying to get an ambulance to A&E and 'are finding their own way to hospital'

Long response times and scenes of emergency vehicles queuing outside hospitals are thought to have fuelled the surge in people turning to alternative transport - even in the most urgent cases.

Politics

60 h. ago ‘I was diagnosed with arthritis at 27 after struggling with symptom for years’

Dasha is urging other people to speak up for their health and not just “accept that debilitating pain is your new reality”

Science

62 h. ago People urged to check their bills after Inbetweeener James Buckley's rant

The Inbetweeners star has urged everyone to double-check their council tax bills, as experts advise what to look for

Politics

3 d. ago Dermatologist urges people not to follow popular TikTok haircare trend as it could damage scalp

There are many insightful tips you can pick up from social media but one expert has urged people not to follow one viral trend circulating online at the moment

Events

3 d. ago Woman horrified after pregnant friend choses 'intestinal' name for baby girl

People urged her to 'risk her friendship' with the mum-to-be in order to try to save the child from inevitable bullying.

Politics

4 d. ago Alert issued by health chiefs after oropouche virus is detected in three Britons, these are the warning signs of 'sloth fever'

UK health chiefs have issued an urgent warning after three people were diagnosed with 'sloth fever' in Britain.

Events

4 d. ago What is chikungunya virus? Symptoms and advice as cases rise among travellers returning to UK

UK health authorities have urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites when travelling

Science

5 d. ago Rachel de Thame urges people to take same care with finances as with gardens

Ms de Thame said fraudsters are an ‘invasive species’.

Politics

5 d. ago UK on alert for 'nasty' tropical disease with 'severe joint and muscle pain'

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites while abroad

Events

5 d. ago Spain travel warning as families told to 'take extreme precautions'

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued advice to people in Spain urging them to take caution as temperatures soar to 42C in some parts of the country

Events