700,000 benefit awards moved to Social Security Scotland
Over 700,000 DLA, PIP, Attendance and Carer's Allowance awards have been successfully transferred from DWP to Social Security Scotland. Find out what this means for claimants.
Over 700,000 DLA, PIP, Attendance and Carer's Allowance awards have been successfully transferred from DWP to Social Security Scotland. Find out what this means for claimants.
The Met Office warns of heavy snow and potential power cuts across Scotland, with travel disruption expected for the start of the new year. Stay informed and prepare.
The UK is set for a severe Arctic freeze with temperatures plummeting to -12C and heavy snow forecast for all of England and Scotland from January 7, 2026. Travel disruption and power cuts are expected. Read the full forecast.
A severe 'snow bomb' is forecast to bring up to 12 inches of snow across parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing urgent weather warnings. Health officials warn of serious risks to vulnerable people.
A 26-year-old dominatrix and mother says her work provides financial freedom, but a proposed 'Nordic model' law in Scotland threatens her livelihood and safety. She argues sex work is customer service.
A new report reveals judges are widening PIP eligibility, costing billions. The DWP faces calls for reform as claims surge. Read the latest on the welfare system overhaul.
SNP MSP warns Scotland faces being 'punished again' as UK Labour government reviews state pension age. Calls for halt to increase due to lower life expectancy.
Police Scotland make a fresh appeal for information on what would have been Jordan Gray's 27th birthday. The 26-year-old was found shot dead in his Motherwell flat on December 15.
Barclays seals a multi-year naming rights deal for Scotland's national stadium, Hampden Park, and partners with the Scottish Cup. Discover how this investment aims to boost grassroots football and major events.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
The UK is set for a massive 719-mile wide snowstorm from Brighton to Scotland, with up to an inch per hour forecast. Read the full weather warning and regional impacts.
The UK faces a 90-hour snow event starting January 4, with Scotland worst-hit. Up to an inch per hour could fall. Get the latest forecast details and regional impacts here.
Weather maps predict heavy snow to hit Scotland and parts of northern England from January 6, with up to four inches forecast. Get the latest UK weather updates here.
The UK is set for a severe -9C Arctic freeze on January 3, with a six-hour 'snow bomb' hitting hardest in Scotland. Get the latest forecast and regional impacts here.
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.
Maps reveal the parts of England and Scotland set for significant snowfall from January 3, with up to six inches forecast. Discover if your area is at risk.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
A road in south-west Birmingham was closed after a two-car collision at the junction of Scotland Lane and Frankley Lane. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Get the latest traffic updates.
The DWP is testing new, personalised approaches in Jobcentres after a report revealed widespread feelings of stigma and hopelessness among claimants. Discover the changes.
The DWP will increase in-person assessments for PIP and Work Capability claims, aiming to reform welfare, clear backlogs, and save £1.9bn. Find out what this means for claimants.
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Major DWP changes to the Motability Scheme, including a new 12% insurance premium and VAT removal on top-ups, could force some PIP claimants to exit. Learn the full financial impact.
DWP data reveals a 16,000 surge in ADHD PIP claims. Experts urge benefit system reform to control spiralling welfare costs. Read the full analysis.
The DWP has confirmed a 3.8% increase in weekly payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, and Carer's Allowance, effective April 2026. See the new rates and how they affect you.
A single mother's TikTok video detailing her £2,000 monthly benefits and £655 disposable income has ignited a fierce debate about the UK's welfare system. See the full breakdown.
The DWP has ruled out expanding the Motability Scheme to include Attendance Allowance, stating it lacks a mobility component. Find out what this means for claimants.
The DWP reveals four common errors causing PIP claim failures, with over 300,000 rejected last year. Learn how to detail your condition's daily impact to secure vital support.
Scotland confirms a 10mph rise for lorries on major roads, aiming to improve safety by reducing speed differentials. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop explains the move.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible disability benefit claimants this December. Find out who qualifies and when to expect the payment.
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.