4 h. ago Voices: I know how to get sick and disabled people back to work

The government’s proposed ‘ruthless’ cuts to the welfare payments won’t fix our broken benefits system, says disability rights campaigner Kamran Mallick – instead, some targeted investments would actually pay dividends

Politics

6 h. ago DWP 'sledgehammer' bank account policy warning for disabled people

Critics of new proposed powers for the DWP warned that it could disproportionately affect those claiming disability benefits

Events

6 h. ago Five Scottish Labour MPs back UK Government's expected £6bn benefits cut

Graeme Downie, Blair McDougall, Frank McNally, Gregor Poynton and Joani Reid said the welfare reforms are "truly progressive".

Politics

8 h. ago Starmer braces for rebellion over welfare cuts as Labour accused of ‘pushing disabled people into poverty’

Labour backbencher warns of ‘deep, deep concern’ from colleagues over planned cuts

Politics

19 h. ago Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

There are 500 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow.

Politics

32 h. ago ‘You’ve got a willy, so you’re a man’ – Transgender case tribunal barrister

Barrister Naomi Cunningham said gender legislation had given her a ‘a good war’.

Politics

3 d. ago Barlinnie governor wants new £1bn Glasgow super jail to feel like 'Costa Coffee'

Michael Stoney, has spoken about the £1bn replacement of the notorious Glasgow prison.

Economics

3 d. ago Swinney 'inconsistent' and 'lacks credibility' on Trident stance, says Scottish Secretary

Ian Murray also told Scottish politicians who criticised the Prime Minister on his response to the Oval Office scenes to ‘grow up’

Politics

3 d. ago Witness in Alex Salmond trial appointed top civil servant in Scottish Government

Joe Griffin has been announced as the next Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government.

Politics

3 d. ago New DWP plans to help thousands of sick and disabled people on benefits into work

DWP will provide additional support for around 65,000 sick and disabled people to help ‘unlock the benefits of work’.

Politics

3 d. ago The Scottish government must do more for disabled people, with many being forced to food banks

Our governments must not balance the books on the backs of people struggling to get by.

Politics

4 d. ago 'Life costs disabled people more, but I found clever trick to save thousands'

The average disabled household needs an additional £1,010 a month to enjoy the same standard of living as non-disabled households. That's the equivalent of an extra £12,120 annually, but now a new site is offering discounts for people on PIP

Politics

4 d. ago Cambuslang dad shares cancer journey as part of new Scottish Government campaign

Daniel Morrison was diagnosed with salivary gland cancer but is now recovering and living well with his young family thanks to early detection at his GP practice.

Politics

4 d. ago PIP claimants can save over £1,400 each year with free disabled discount scheme

Disabled people can get access to discounts with hundreds of retailers and brands. And people claiming benefits could be entitled to an average saving of £118 a month

Economics

4 d. ago New devolved benefit payment rates for pensioners, disabled people and families from next month

Social Security Scotland will deliver 18 benefits and one-off payments by the end of 2025.

Economics

5 d. ago Highlanders must speak out to stop green economy 'Wild West' wrecking our beautiful countryside

The Scottish Government is seeking people’s views about its proposed Rural Delivery Plan – and you have until March 17 to respond

Politics

5 d. ago Scotland's top civil servant blames SNP Government's financial woes on 'economic shocks'

The outgoing permanent secretary of the Scottish Government has blamed a lack of financial sustainability on economic “shocks” he branded “unprecedented”.

Economics

5 d. ago People on PIP could save over £1,400 this year through new disabled discount scheme

Millions of disabled people could save up to £118 each month with Purpl.

Economics

5 d. ago Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026.

Politics

5 d. ago Make it easier to open drug consumption rooms as first has saved lives, MPs told

The Thistle, which opened in Glasgow’s east end earlier this year, has had more than 1,000 visits by drug users.

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