DWP shares where and when cost of living payment dates for ‘vast majority’ of people will be announced

Two women have been left fighting for their lives after one reportedly fell from a building and landed on the other.

A Scottish cleaning influencer has shared her go-to Aldi product that can tackle five different areas in the home - and it costs less than one pound.

A student has told of her shock after being diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer after mistaking the symptoms for anaemia. Laila Hudson, from Glasgow, first realised something was wrong when she began having stomach and bowel problems in the summer of 2017.

Andy Murray has shared rare snaps of his children after he jetted off to Marbella for a family holiday with his wife, Kim Sears. The professional tennis player took to Instagram to share some highlights from his trip away which involved a training week and getaway with his team and family. In the post shared on Thursday with a series of snaps Andy, 35, wrote the caption: "Just finished a great training week/holiday with my team and family at @puenteromanoresort in Marbella.

Social Security Scotland has confirmed that Young Carer Grant is now worth £359.65 each year for 16, 17 or 18-year-olds who spend an average of 16 hours per week caring for someone with a health condition who receives a disability benefit. The devolved benefit is paid annually and is unique to young people in Scotland.

An estimated 19.2 million families and 39.8 million individuals across Great Britain currently in receipt of State Pension or benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will see their payments go up by 10.1 per cent next week. However, due to payments made in arrears most people will not see a difference until May.

Basic and New State Pension payments will increase next week by 10.1 per cent for some 12.6 million older people across the country, including around one million living in Scotland.

Janey Godley has shared some positive news surrounding her cancer battle, updating fans that her latest scan has come back 'clear this time'.

A man accused of murdering his pregnant wife by pushing her off Arthur’s Seat was eager to visit the Edinburgh landmark during his time in the Scottish capital, a court has heard.

Janey Godley has taken to her social media to share a heartwarming video clip of her during her 'Not Dead yet' tour when she was performing in Glasgow earlier this month.

Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle has taken to her social media in a heartfelt tribute to her "loyal friend" Paul O'Grady having only seen him last week before his heart breaking passing.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared details of a new ‘private beta trial’ for Attendance Allowance claimants. The service is currently only being offered to 60 people each week who start a new claim for the State Pension age disability benefit through certain channels.

Social Security Scotland has announced that it has now processed all automatic payments of the new annual £50 winter heating bill support. Around 400,000 households are expected to have received the Winter Heating Payment by the end of March, however, in a new post on social media it said that some payments will have to be processed manually.

Janey Godley has been praised for her bravery as she visited her childhood home in Glasgow with a camera crew, where her mum's 'murderer' lived.

New research has revealed the 'best' wellness retreats across the UK, and a popular Scottish destination has come in at number one.

A Polish woman who believes she is Madeline McCann has shared with Dr Phil what her future plans are once she has received the results of her DNA test.

A top energy expert is warning that “a few thousand” people over State Pension age only have until the end of this week to claim winter heating bill help, worth up to £600. Malcolm Grimston, Senior research fellow for Energy Policy and Technology at Imperial College London, said that millions of pensioners have already received the payment automatically, but two specific groups may not - and they need to make a claim before March 31, 2023.

Three Scottish farmers' markets have been named among the best in the UK to visit this spring.

A photographer has shared stunning photos of a Scottish castle that has featured in the likes of James Bond and Highlander.

State Pension provides essential financial support every four weeks for 12.6 million people across the UK, including around one million living in Scotland. This regular payment of up to £185.15 per week for the Full, new State Pension or £141.85 per week for the basic old State Pension (Category A or B) is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which increased to 66 for both men and women in October 2020.