2 h. ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help bring down payments

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

4 h. ago Scots households would be £10,000 better off with independence, paper claims

First Minister John Swinney warned of a ‘rightward shift’ in the UK.

Economics

17 h. ago More than 1,000 homes still without power on fifth night since Storm Amy

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said the ‘vast majority’ of households are due to have power restored by the end of Tuesday.

Events

24 h. ago Scots households urged to sprinkle cinnamon in hoover for two reasons

Hoovering and vacuuming can feel like a thankless task, but adding this ingredient can work wonders

Politics

51 h. ago Heating payment of £59 to help people with energy bills due this winter

More than 465,500 people in Scotland received Winter Heating Payments last year.

Economics

52 h. ago Scots householders warned of three things you should ‘never’ plug into an extension lead

Extension leads can be very hazardous if not used correctly, according to experts.

Events

3 d. ago Anas Sarwar insists many households are £5000 better off since Labour came to power

The Scottish Labour leader has spoken out urging the Prime Minister to “make the case” as the Scottish election looms next year.

Economics

6 d. ago Brits told to act now as new energy price cap comes into effect

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from tomorrow for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many turning on their central heating

Politics

7 d. ago How much will your energy bill go up by today? Calculator reveals price rise facing 35million UK households thanks to latest price cap hike

The energy price cap increased by 2 per cent from today for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many switching on their central heating.

Economics

7 d. ago Households urged to take action ahead of October 1 energy price rise

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Politics

8 d. ago Scots could have council tax debt written off under plan to help struggling families

Households in Scotland are chased for missed local authority payments for up to 20 years - despite the equivalent rule in England being just six years.

Economics

9 d. ago Nearly half a million people on Universal Credit receive bonus payment of up to £1,200 this year

Almost 40,000 Scottish households have joined the UK Government's Help to Save scheme.

Economics

1 week ago Households urged to send in meter readings ahead of latest energy price rise

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Politics

1 week ago Labour claims independence would cost each Welsh taxpayer £11,000 a year

Welsh Labour has made the bold claim that independence would cost the average Welsh taxpayer more than £11,000 a year in a statement attacking Plaid Cymru

Economics

1 week ago Humans just got even OLDER: Ancient skull pushes back our origins by 400,000 years

It's time to rewrite the family tree, as scientists have revealed that our species is even older than we thought. In a new paper, experts claim Homo sapiens began to emerge over one million years ago.

Politics

1 week ago Scots householders told to pull curtains closed at 7pm from tomorrow

This simple trick can make a significant difference to how warm your home feels this autumn

Politics

1 week ago Britain crippled by anxiety: Record numbers are claiming disability benefits for being anxious, with 250 people handed the benefit every day under Labour

Almost 650,000 people were claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for anxiety and mood disorders in July, according to new research.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Most destructive arms race in human history’: Zelenskyy appeals at UN for intervention to stop Russia

Ukrainian president told world leaders that combination of drone technology and AI would end in catastropheEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed to global leaders to intervene to prevent Russia from leading the world through “the most destructive arms race in human history”, warning that the combination of drone technology and artificial intelligence would end in catastrophe.Speaking to the UN general assembly, the Ukrainian president tried to galvanise not just the west but also China. His chilling account of how Russia is using technology to change the face of war was the opposite of Donald Trump’s claim that Russia’s military may only be a paper tiger. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Urgent warning to Scots households ahead of energy price cap rise

SCOTS have been given an urgent warning ahead of an energy price gap rise. They're being urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier ahead of the new Ofgem price cap that's coming into force. Advice Direct Scotland is reminding consumers to act before midnight on September 30. Accurate readings will stop suppliers from...

Events

2 w. ago These are the top 10 most 'thankless' household tasks, according to Brits

The most thankless household tasks include cleaning the toilet, taking out the bins and putting on the washing so the family doesn’t run out of socks and pants.

Politics