Full list of one-off payments for parents and households due to be issued before New Year

The number of calls to a leading energy advice service has more than quadrupled over the last year as Scots struggle with the cost of living crisis.

This festive period will be a different type of holiday for many households due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. Soaring energy bills and record-breaking inflation means that money matters are at the forefront of spending, prioritising practical needs and staying in the black rather than stretching household budgets to breaking point.

Traitors' John McManus has insisted “I’m no bully”, after facing a backlash over his clash with co-star Aaron Evans on the show.

The start of a new year is a good chance to review your finances and make some quick changes which could help improve your credit worthiness within just a few weeks. Having a strong credit rating can help bring you one step closer to securing finance as it is a way for lenders to check if you are financially reliable, whether you're trying to get a loan, credit card, mortgage or car finance.

New Year’s Day falls on Sunday, which means days at the start of the first week of 2023 are classed as bank holidays. Monday, January 2, is an ‘observed’ bank holiday across the UK while Tuesday, January 3, is classed as a ‘substitute’ bank holiday - but only in Scotland.

Mrs Brown's Boys returns to our TV screens today for a Christmas special and as you can imagine things are going to be as raucous as ever for Mammy, played by Brendon O'Carroll.

Scots music acts including Amy MacDonald, The Fratellis, Mogwai and Franz Ferdinand are set to star in a new BBC documentary celebrating the heritage of Glasgow's beloved Barrowland Ballroom.

Back in 1995, one of Scotland's most notorious imposters hit the headlines as a 30-year-old man managed to enrol as a 16-year-old pupil at his old high school in Bearsden.

With Christmas just around the corner, the boss of supermarket chain Aldi has issued shoppers with an urgent warning ahead of the holidays.

New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, which means days at the start of the first week of 2023 are classed as bank holidays. Monday, January 2, is an ‘observed’ bank holiday across the UK while Tuesday, January 3, is classed as a ‘substitute’ bank holiday - but only in Scotland.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the final batch of Winter Fuel Payments have now been processed and credited to eligible claimants’ bank accounts on Monday, December 12. This year’s heating bill help also includes the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, providing up to £600 in extra support.

Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year which means Boxing Day is on a Monday, however, the bank holiday status for that date has been moved to Tuesday, December 27. This means that benefits and payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) which are due on those dates will be made earlier.

Social Security Scotland has issued an important update for new and existing claimants of Scottish Child Payment. The devolved benefit is now worth £25 per week to parents and carers of children up to 16, worth £100 per month, per eligible child.

Shoppers popping into town to get last-minute Christmas gifts have been warned that rail services are set to be severely disrupted.

Do you think that you live in a cool neighbourhood, with loads of fun places to go out, shop and stay in?

The scale of poverty in Falkirk district has been laid bare in a report describing how people "started crying" with relief to be helped pay for basics such as food, fuel and winter clothing for children.

Scots waiting on Christmas deliveries may be hit with delays as popular courier DPD has announced that Royal Mail strike action will put extra pressure onto its operations.

Broadband speeds across the UK have been ranked - and there are huge differences between regions.

Scotland is set to be blanketed in more snow this weekend as an ice cold Arctic blast moves across the country.

TSB has launched a new fund to help support existing customers fleeing abusive relationships by providing a payment of up to £500. The ‘Emergency Flee Fund’ offers support payments of between £50 and £500 which will be paid into a TSB bank account that only the customer can access.