People on PIP or DLA moving to new disability payments may see other benefits stop

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in February 2022, nearly 12.5 millions people across the UK were receiving State Pension payments, including 1.1 million living abroad and 992,052 in Scotland.

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The Minister for Work and Welfare has said that the UK Government “understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living” and has taken further “decisive action” to support households with their energy bills. Victoria Prentis MP, also said that the £37 billion in financial support includes up to £650 in cost of living payments, which have been designed to target support at around eight million low-income households on means-tested benefits and older people receiving Pension Credit.

The UK Government has issued new guidance on how the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) will be delivered to people living in park homes, those who do not use gas for heating and tenants who pay for energy as part of their rental agreement.

Belle & Sebastian has shared his thoughts on the Conservative Party  during a recent appearance as a panellist on BBC’s Question Time.The Scottish musician was joined on the panel by a range of politicians from his home country, including Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross.During the show – which was filmed in Musselburgh and aired yesterday (October 13) in the UK – the panel discussed a range of topics, from Scottish Independence to the country’s view on UK Prime Minister Liz Truss. When asked for his opinion of the UK’s Conservative Party – of which Truss is the leader – Murdoch said: “the Conservative [Party] don’t care about people.”“What an insult that we should be expected to eat the crumbs off a rich person's table…we should be at that table”Musician @nee_massey discusses public opinion of the Tories #bbcqtWatch now on @BBCiplayer: https://t.co/MAupYw9noo pic.twitter.com/oR8lTaOJJi— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) October 13, 2022“I feel like we’re living on a completely different planet,” he said, “they’re tone-deaf to the needs of ordinary people.” Later, Murdoch referenced Truss’ trickle-down economic plan, which she announced as part of a “mini-Budget” introduced last month.

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State Pension currently provides essential financial support for 12.5 million older people across the UK, including some 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years’ of National Insurance contributions.

Thousands of families across Scotland with a disabled child or young person will receive a one-off payment this winter to help with energy bills. Child Winter Heating Assistance is an annual payment of £214 for youngsters in receipt of disability benefits to help with increased costs over the colder months.

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A major search operation continued through the night at the site of an explosion at an Irish petrol station amid fears the death toll could rise above the three fatalities already confirmed.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age who need help with daily living tasks or moving around as a result of a long-term illness, disability or mental or physical health condition.

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.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition who need help completing daily tasks inside their home or getting around.

Hollywood came to Manchester on Monday as Fast Furious star Luke Evans and director Phil Allocco were spotted filming new movie 5lb of Pressure in Manchester. Welsh actor and singer Luke, 43, stars in the story of a man on a quest for redemption and the Northern Quarter was transformed for the scenes, believed to be set in Brooklyn, New York.

The Scottish Government has launched a new website providing information on the wide range of advice, information and financial support available to people across the country. Similar to the UK Government’s dedicated pages on GOV.UK, the site has been developed as a ‘one stop shop’ designed to help households struggling with the rising costs of daily living and soaring energy bills to find out if they are eligible for additional support.