Scotland's best secondary schools ranked in new league table - see full list

People living in Scotland are in a unique position as there are now 14 benefits and payments only available for those living north of the border. A pilot rollout of Carer Support Payment began last month in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles and will gradually replace all new claims for Carer's Allowance, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Supermarkets across the UK have slashed the price of vegetables to help shoppers make their Christmas dinner more affordable.

Aldi is helping shoppers to keep costs low during an expensive month by announcing even more price cuts across nearly 40 popular items.

Aldi is slashing the price of dozens more of its popular products.

The latest statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of July, some 93,880 people were in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP)and of those, 42,620 were new applicants and 51,260 were existing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) case transfers.

Turncoat Tory Lisa Cameron was handed a government job by Alister Jack just weeks after she defected from the SNP.

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionMatt Bomer, Fellow TravelersSam Claflin, Daisy Jones & the SixJon Hamm, FargoWoody Harrelson, White House PlumbersDavid Oyelowo, Lawmen: Bass ReevesSteven Yeun, BeefBest Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionBilly Crudup, The Morning ShowMatthew Macfadyen, SuccessionJames Marsden, Jury DutyEbon Moss-Bachrach, The BearAlan Ruck, SuccessionAlexander Skarsgård, SuccessionBest Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series—Musical or ComedyBill Hader, BarrySteve Martin, Only Murders in the BuildingMartin Short, Only Murders in the BuildingJason Segel, ShrinkingJason Sudeikis, Ted LassoJeremy Allen White, The BearBest Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series—Musical or ComedyAyo Edebiri, The BearNatasha Lyonne, Poker FaceQuinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryRachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs.

The British royal family is known across the world, and people love to follow their lavish lifestyles. They live in palaces, wear royal jewels and do so much in the public eye. But how much money does one make as a royal?

French director Justine Triet’s Cannes Palme d’Or winning film Anatomy Of A Fall swept the awards at 36th European Film Awards in Berlin this evening, winning Best European Film, Director, Screenplay (with Arthur Harari) and actress for Sandra Hüller.

Harry Styles‘ romantic life is seemingly always in the headlines, and now, the singer may once again be off the market.

Cold Weather Payments are to be made to people living in more areas across the UK due to the current freezing weather.

More than 30 flood warnings are in force across parts of England as the UK faces heavy rain but a decreasing risk of snow, forecasters have said.

Bolton comedy star Paddy McGuinness has announced a major UK stand-up tour - his first since 2016. Paddy has announced his long-awaited return to comedy will see him perform 40 dates across the UK in 2024 and 2025.

When Balamory was on CBBC screens from 2002 to 2005, it was a total hit with youngsters. But 18 years later, two of the show's well-known stars have now reunited for an upcoming project.

An independent whisky distiller based near Glasgow has once again triumphed at the Scottish Whisky Awards, winning the Gold Medal for the best Scotch globally.

Lloyds Banking Group has announced its plans to close down 45 branches including Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches.

Social Security Scotland has confirmed that around 400,000 people will start to receive this year’s Winter Heating Payment from the middle of December, with the ‘vast majority’ of eligible households due the money before the end of January 2024. The payment of £55.05 will be made automatically and is designed to help people with higher energy costs during the colder months.

Harry Styles‘ romantic life is seemingly always in the headlines, and now, the singer may once again be off the market.

Former chancellor and veteran Labour politician Alistair Darling has died aged 70, a spokesperson on behalf of his family said.

People living in hundreds of postcode areas across England will be eligible for Cold Weather Payments from the DWP after they were triggered.