12 h. ago DWP bonus of £300 available for state pensioners with more than £35,000

The Winter Fuel Payment is being reintroduced for pensioners who were born before 1959, with more than nine million people set to be eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) perk

Economics

18 h. ago Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by two groups of pensioners

Most DWP payments will be issued automatically but postal claims can be made from September.

Economics

23 h. ago John Swinney challenged to fix Scots NHS and schools with £5.8bn cash boost from Rachel Reeves

EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Reeves' recent Spening Review will hand SNP ministers billions more in funding by the end of the decade.

Economics

23 h. ago SNP Government accused of 'dereliction of duty' over nuclear power snub

EXCLUSIVE: The GMB union is urging SNP ministers to reconsider a ban on new nuclear power plants to help create thousands of well-paid jobs in Scotland.

Politics

23 h. ago Scots cannot afford a third decade of SNP Government at Holyrood

In his regular column for the Record, the Scottish Labour leader said Scots urgently need a government that will do right by the next generation and create opportunities for all.

Politics

52 h. ago Shona Robison urges Prime Minister to follow Scotland on taxation

Ms Robison said people are wondering what has changed with a Labour government.

Politics

3 d. ago Gender critical campaigners demand action from government on toilet access

Sex Matters have threatened legal action and demanded action by next Wednesday.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP issues new Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners

Around nine million pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 to help with winter energy bills.

Events

4 d. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment key dates as millions of pensioners to get up to £300

Pensioners will qualify for the payments if they earn less than £35,000 a year

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment schedule for 9 million in England and Wales

The DWP has confirmed that the Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to eligible pensioners in November or December. Find out if you're eligible and how much you will get.

Economics

4 d. ago £203 heating bill help for people in Scotland aged between 66 and 79 due before winter

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

Economics

4 d. ago Tax expert shares simple ways to get Winter Fuel Payment with a retirement income over £35,000

Pensioners with an income above £35,000 can either opt-out of the Winter Fuel Payment or repay it through PAYE or Self Assessment.

Economics

4 d. ago SNP Government to evaluate potential benefits of four day working week for Scots

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Greens have pushed for more organisations to adopt a four-day working week but Keir Starmer has ruled out the UK civil service being one of them.

Politics

5 d. ago Lifeline for Alexander Dennis workers as SNP Government considers furlough scheme

More than 400 staff could lose their jobs if the bus manufacturer proceeds with a plan to close factories in Scotland and switch production to England.

Politics

5 d. ago Exact date pensioners need to opt out of Winter Fuel Payment to avoid HMRC clawback

Around two million pensioners with an income over £35,000 are due to receive this year’s Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts for every pensioner household

The DWP has also published the process for opting out of this year’s Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago Scots fear crime is rising in their local area as SNP Government accused of 'hollowing out' police

Only 11 per cent of Scots believe the crime rate in their area has fallen in recent years, a poll has found.

Events

1 week ago SNP Government to cut jobs to help fill £2.6bn black hole as rivals blast 'gross mismanagement'

John Swinney's will try to reduce the public sector headcount.

Politics

2 w. ago Millionaires could be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments under new rules, report shows

The Winter Fuel Payment U-turn could open up an unexpected loophole for wealthy retirees

Economics

2 w. ago SNP urges UK Government to speed up smart meter roll out after RTS switch

EXCLUSIVE: Nationalist MP Graham Leadbitter has called for "a cast iron guarantee to Scottish communities that never again will they be left to live in fear of their hot water supply being cut-off and their electricity supply disrupted."

Politics