Pensioners due new health benefit could get their first payment in October
The devolved benefit has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland – and eligible pensioners could…
Nearly 24,000 Scots waiting for mental health treatment under SNP Government
EXCLUSIVE: The new figures have been pounced on by Scottish Labour.Labour have criticised the SNP Government over waits…
Forbes says GDP figures ‘encouraging’, despite slower growth than UK overall
Economic growth in Scotland lagged behind that of the UK again in the second quarter of 2025, new…
Pensioners in Scotland may need to claim devolved heating payments of up to £305
Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most people, but some need to claim. Pension…
Scotland’s deficit grows by £5.1bn, Gers figures show – London Evening Standard
Scotland’s deficit grows by £5.1bn, Gers figures show London Evening StandardScottish public spending deficit grows as oil revenue drops…
Kate Forbes to quit Scottish Parliament as Deputy First Minister announces shock departure
Forbes was viewed by many in the SNP as a future leader of the party. 10:14, 04 Aug…
Jason Leitch criticised over TikTok advert plugging private healthcare firm
EXCLUSIVE: Leitch, the former national clinical director, praised a “one of a kind” private hospital in Glasgow.Jason Leitch…
New figures reveal progress on ‘gigabit-capable’ broadband upgrades in Inverclyde
STUART McMillan, constituency MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, has welcomed progress on broadband upgrades in the area. A…
Pensioners in Scotland to receive between £101 and £305 heating bill help before winter
The Scottish Government has confirmed the amounts, eligibility and qualifying period for Pension Age Winter Heating Payments.Pension Credit…
New Winter Fuel Payment income threshold update for pensioners due up to £300
Pensioners across the UK will receive one-off payments this winter to help with higher heating costs. The Department…