49 h. ago Scotland 'going backwards' on fuel poverty as more households struggle to afford heating

Patrick Harvie tore into the SNP Government amid speculation it will water down key legislation on making homes more energy efficient.

Society

7 d. ago More than one in 10 households in England in fuel poverty last year

Data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero suggested 2.73 million households, around 11% of families, were in fuel poverty in 2024.

Politics

9 d. ago £203 energy bill help for people aged between 66 and 79 due later this year

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and replace the annual Winter Fuel Payment from DWP.

Economics

3 w. ago New update due on Winter Fuel Payment legal bid to reverse cuts for all pensioners

A judicial review against the Winter Fuel Payment cut was mounted at the Court of Session in Scotland by Govan Law Centre (GLC) on behalf of a pensioner couple living in Scotland last year

Economics

3 w. ago Charities issue stark warning to Chancellor on potential PIP cuts

The cuts could push 700,000 disabled households into poverty, say the charities

Events

3 w. ago Chancellor urged to safeguard disability benefits from welfare reform cuts

A number of charities have written to Rachel Reeves arguing that hundreds of thousands of disabled households could be pushed into poverty otherwise.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP debt management support if you’re in arrears with your landlord

A variety of support is available if you're struggling to afford your rent payments

Politics