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The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension is providing essential financial support for nearly 12.7 million people across Great Britain, including more than one million living in Scotland. This regular payment is now worth up to £221.20 per week for those on the New State Pension (claimed after April 6, 2016), or £169.50 each week for the Basic State Pension (Category A or B).

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor TKO, the parent company of UFC and WWE, is on the upswing, delivering solid Q1 results and enough momentum for both franchises that the company opted to boost its full-year revenue and earnings guidance for Wall Street. TKO disclosed that it has reached a $25 million deal with NBCUniversal to allow WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” wrestling franchise to remain on USA Network through the end of this year. In January, TKO struck a massive 10-year deal with Netflix to bring “Raw” and other WWE content to the streamer’s platform as of next year.

It's almost the school holidays once again and there are some treats in store for families this May half term.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of August last year, there were over 1.5 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. The data also indicated that over 136,200 people living in Scotland are currently receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through the benefit.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer New transmedia company Iconic Arts launched Tuesday with $3.1 million in financing at a $20 million pre-seed valuation. The entertainment studio boasts support from screenwriter Eric Roth, Grammy winning artist Will.i.am and exec vets of Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment and JP Morgan.

It is almost summer and the time of year where Japanese knotweed cab infest our gardens, public areas and even our homes.

Older people providing care during term-time or school holidays for children under the age of 12 may be able to boost State Pension payments by more than £6,000 over a typical 20-year retirement period. A single extra National Insurance credit currently adds around £303-a-year on to the full, New State Pension.

M&S has been raising the bar for high-street styles this summer as it releases collection after collection of incredible pieces.

A popular Perth city restaurant is set to shut after owners said they were hit with a massive 55 per cent rent increase.

The heartbroken family of a Scots tourist who tragically died after going missing in Prague face a hefty £20,000 bill to bring him home

Amazon shoppers are heaping praise on a 'game changer' gadget that makes waking up in the morning easier. The Sunrise Alarm Clock which has 2,884 reviews, has been hailed as a 'game changer' by those who have difficulty putting the kids to bed or struggle to sleep themselves.

Shoppers are raving about a waist training exercise gadget that shoppers insist deliver results 'within four days'. Those who have tried the 'easy to use' twist disc claim they can 'feel the difference' after working out using the budget-friendly product.

Beauty buffs are heaping praise on an £18 anti-ageing serum that is claimed to 'mimic' Botox for an 'instant facelift'. The anti-wrinkle serum works by penetrating the skin with bee venom, which delicately constricts for a tighter and more lifted appearance 'almost immediately'.

Having completed the purchase of his minority stake in Manchester United back in January, Sir Jim Ratcliffe appears to be on something of a mission to clean house at Old Trafford.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Snowpiercer” Season 4, which will be the show’s last, has set its premiere date at AMC. The final season of the post-apocalyptic drama will premiere on AMC and AMC+ on July 21 at 9 p.m.

Hundreds of thousands of older women are due to receive a letter from HM Revenue and Customs letting them know their National Insurance (NI) record may contain missing periods of Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) which in turn has affected the level of Basic or New State Pension they are entitled to. The Treasury started issuing these letters in September last year and is working with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to correct any administration errors as quickly as possible.

More than 8,600 people have signed a new online petition calling for Scottish tax rates to be scrapped and restored to the same levels as those administered by the UK Government. There are now six tax bands for people in Scotland, compared to just three in other parts of the UK.

Summer is just around the corner, meaning many of us may be jetting off somewhere warm and sunny for a week or two. And since holidays can be a pricey, a smart way to cut costs is to bring your own snacks to eat in the airport and on the plane.

A family's dream turned into a nightmare when they found their new home was plagued by severe dry rot. Henrik and Tamsin Smith-Thaudal discovered the destructive fungus just weeks after moving into the property.

More than one million people over State Pension age can expect to receive a series of one-off payments worth up to £367 this year from the Scottish Government and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). None of these payments are due to arrive until November at the earliest, but it’s important to be aware of how much to expect and when.

It's been more than a year now since King Charles' Coronation and there have been many ups and downs for the monarch to navigate over the first few months of his reign. Health issues have faced the King himself, after his cancer diagnosis was announced in January,. as the royals also face Kate Middleton's own cancer battle.

Transforming your home can be extremely costly and something that not everyone can afford to do, especially in the cost of living crisis. But one property expert, who often appears on TV, has proven ways that you can give your home a makeover at a far cheaper price than you might think.

More than 1.5 million older people claiming Attendance Allowance are set for a significant income boost this year now that the annual Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) uprating has been applied. On top of the 6.7 per cent increase, both the New and Basic State Pension have risen by 8.5 per cent.

Jamie Carragher has questioned how Manchester United will get Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount in the same team when both players are available for selection.

Brits soaking up the sun in Spain are reeling from staggering booze price hikes that have pushed popular resorts like Magaluf out of reach for some holiday budgets. The cost of a tipple has doubled in some bars and cafes, leaving destinations once known for their affordability now pinching tourists' pockets.

If you keep up with fashion trends online, you might have noticed that one summer staple keeps cropping up on your for you page. Billowy fresh cotton skirts have seen a boom in popularity with Instagram influencers of late, and The Mirror has even tipped them as one of the summer's hottest trends.

The unofficial start to Summer Box Office season kicked off with a massive action film, “The Fall Guy,” this past weekend. Unfortunately, the beginning of summer is more of a whimper than a bang, as “The Fall Guy” opened with an estimated $28.5 million over the three-day weekend.

A pub in Greater Manchester is set to reopen as part of Heineken’s £39million refurbishment programme. The brewing giant will reopen 62 'lost' pubs in 2024 that have closed in recent years across its Star Pub’s estate.

The highly anticipated heavyweight unification fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is less than two weeks away, and fans have finally learnt how much it'll cost to watch it from home.

Kate Garraway has opened up about her financial difficulties following the tragic death of her husband Derek Draper, who passed away in January after a four-year battle with the devastating effects of Covid. Due the round-the-clock care that Derek needed, Kate has now been forced to withdraw money from her pension to pay off these bills.

A Manchester-born fashion brand brought shoppers out early this morning as it took over a city centre street for a huge sample sale.

UK borrowers may have to wait longer to see interest rates come down, as policy-makers look set to hold out for stronger signs that the cost of living crisis has subsided. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which sets the level of UK interest rates, will announce its latest decision on Thursday.

A mum has described how she 'can't even give her son a cuddle' as he is in so much pain.

If you've been thinking about investing in a new hair dryer that cuts down on dry time and frizz, now is your chance. Dyson is offering £100 off its popular Supersonic hair dryer just by choosing a different colour.

Home Bargains has unveiled a new addition to its homeware range that's causing quite a stir - a large Sage and Sea Salt candle, retailing at only £10. It's not just the affordable price that has shoppers raving about it, it's the uncanny resemblance the candle bears to certain luxury brands.

Every council in Scotland would have to offer parents a free reusable nappy scheme under plans being tabled by a Labour MSP.