Full list of 15 payments only people living in Scotland will be able to claim this year

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the State Pension currently provides a regular financial income for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including more than one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance (NI) contributions.

More than one million people over State Pension age living in Scotland will be able to claim two new devolved benefits starting before the end of this year. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) will be worth up to £300 per household and is set to replace the annual Winter Fuel Payment, currently delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Prince William has always held a close bond with his father King Charles and when it came to his future with Kate Middleton, the pair had a life-altering conversation. Amidst a challenging time for the Royal Family, the Prince of Wales is balancing royal duties, parenting three young children, and supporting his wife, Kate, through her preventative chemotherapy.

Social Security Scotland has confirmed thousands of people claiming Carer’s Allowance will receive two one-off payments for £288.60 - totalling £577.20 - before the end of this year. Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an automatic payment made in June and December by the Scottish Government to recognise the important contribution made by unpaid carers.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' love story famously began at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.The couple met during their first year when they were both living at St Salvator's Halls of Residence and would later go on to live with one another. While the couple have now been married for almost 13 years and share three children, their first years together as students sound idyllic.

Beau Willimon (Andor) has been tapped to co-write Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi (working title) alongside the film’s director James Mangold, Deadline can confirm.

Jordanhill has been named Scotland’s top performing high school for the seventh year running according to the newest The Times and Sunday Times Scotland High School League Table.

Excitement is ramping up for the Grand National Festival 2024 , where we’ll see the latest chapter of racing history unfold. Inside your Daily Record on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 April, 2024 you'll find a packed 12-page Aintree pullout, and on Saturday 13 April don't miss an incredible 16 pages which covers everything you need to know about the Grand National race. Held at the historic Aintree racecourse, it promises three days of incredible racing from the top runners and riders from the But who’ll write their name into the race’s rich history? 34 runners will be selected to compete in the four miles and two-and-a-half furlongs steeplechase, jumping a total of 30 fences in the hopes of crossing the famous finish line first. And we’ve teamed up with William Hill to give you a £2 free bet to place in-shop on Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 April.

Heavy rain and snow have sparked travel chaos as Storm Kathleen batters large parts of Scotland.

A scheme worth one billion pounds is being offered by the UK Government to help more than 300,000 families across Great Britain heat their home for less this year. The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to help low income households save up to £400 on their annual fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades.

began dating Prince William in 2003 following their meeting at St. Andrews University in Scotland.The couple subsequently married in 2011 after several years of courtship, later welcoming children Prince George, 10, Prince Louis, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 8. Because of her longterm bond with William, 41, the now-Princess of Wales, 42, had been thrust into the spotlight as a young adult, having an up and down relationship with the British press.

People on devolved benefits and payments administered and delivered by Social Security Scotland will see payment rates rise from Monday. It was announced in December the Scottish Government would uprate benefits by 6.7 per cent from April 1 for the next financial year - in line with Consumer Price Index inflation rate in September of last year.

New figures published by Social Security Scotland show that there are now 192,575 people in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP). This includes 83,190 new applicants and 109,385 existing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who have now transferred from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to the devolved benefits system.

In Aberdeenshire, you’ll find a region offering the epic scenery of the Cairngorms National Park, as well as wild coastlines and golden beaches.

ITV's This Morning was snubbed at the BAFTA TV Awards, with fellow ITV daytime shows Loose Women and Lorraine both receiving nominations.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension currently provides regular financial support for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including over one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

Edith Bowman once revealed she was platonically "in love" with best pal Cat Deeley back in the day. Cat is back in the spotlight in the UK after taking on the job of hosting This Morning earlier this week alongside Ben Shephard.

Scotland is set to be hit with multiple inches of snow next weekend thanks to a blast of polar air.

Scotland is to be battered by a fresh deluge of rain as new weather maps show more downpours are on the way.

Prince William and Prince Harry, once inseparable brothers, are now barely in touch, with no signs of making up anytime soon. However, there was a moment when they put their differences aside for a deeply touching reason.