Legacy benefit claimants could trigger early move to Universal Credit if they report certain changes

The Scottish Government has highlighted how families and friends have a crucial role to play in ensuring social security payments reach those who need them most, by openly talking about support they are receiving in the hopes of encouraging others to check their own benefit entitlement.

Ryan Strain insists his switch to St Mirren has been a “game-changer”.

A lorry driver who killed an elderly motorist and badly injured his wife in a catastrophic head-on collision was today jailed for four years.

An ex-BBC presenter recently shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

A lucky Scots community are celebrating after winning a combined jackpot of £3.2 million on the People's Postcode Lottery. More than 100 neighbours in Seaton, Aberdeen, shared the combined prize pot.

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with around 42,900 people diagnosed with the condition each year.

The A9 has been closed in both directions after a horror early morning crash.

Workers at eleven Scots universities are being balloted by Unite over strike action amid a row over pay.

The number of sanctions issued against Universal Credit claimants in Scotland has almost doubled in the last three years.

The UK is heading for the biggest era of borrowing and tax cuts since the 1980s after Tory Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng slashed corporate and personal tax rates for the very rich.

River City actor Jordan Young, who plays Alex Murdoch in the Scottish soap, says it has 'changed his life' as the cast and crew prepare to celebrate 20 years since the first episode aired.

Scots singer Nina Nesbitt has shared some exciting news with her Instagram followers. The Summer Fling star has revealed that she will be appearing on The Late Late Show with James Corden next week.

A new league table of Scottish universities has been published, ranking them from best to worst.

Heinz will have to axe the design of its iconic ketchup bottles following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince Harry and his royal family to overshadow the 10 days of mourning following Queen Elizabeth II's death, which could explain why Harry left Balmoral early.Royal expert Katie Nicholl tells ET that, yes, it's inevitable that the ongoing feud between Harry and the family «has become a very important part of the narrative.» That being said, it's quite possible Harry's only interaction with the family is limited to his grieving the loss of his grandmother, royal rift set aside. «I think it speaks volumes that Harry was seen leaving Balmoral and arriving at Balmoral on his own,» Nicholl said. «He looked absolutely grief-stricken and devastated when he left Aberdeen this morning.»Harry was seen arriving in Scotland solo, but only after Her Majesty died Thursday afternoon.

Elton John is paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The 75-year-old British singer, who was knighted by the late monarch in 1998, reflected on her life and legacy during his stop in Toronto, Canada, on Thursday. His comments came the same day that Queen Elizabeth died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

James Corden has honored Queen Elizabeth II with a somber, heartfelt tribute. The U.K-born late night host, who earned the prestigious OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) title in 2015 at Buckingham Palace, began his Thursday night broadcast of with a moment of silence. «Good evening,» he began, seated at his desk. «We, of course, heard the news today that Queen Elizabeth had passed away age 96.