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Universal Credit and a further estimated five million households receiving additional financial support through Working Tax Credits. As Scotland and the rest of the UK eases further out of lockdown and the economy finds its feet again, many people are still on furlough or facing an uncertain employment future and may have to claim support through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

coronavirus jab in Scotland. In what has been a tumultuous year of the pandemic, the discovery of a vaccine sparked hoped across the world and signalled the light at the end of the tunnel.

Scottish Government will be investing money into the provision of Apple iPads, Google Chromebooks, training to develop tech skills and unlimited data for a year. Around 23,000 people will be given new online skills and training to help improve their chances of securing a job or to reduce isolation.

iOS - Android The Scottish Government campaign has been developed in response to Public Health Scotland data that shows around 25 per cent fewer lung cancers are being diagnosed now compared to pre-Covid-19.Dr Jennifer Gibson, Macmillan GP Facilitator for Cancer and Palliative Care, NHS Lanarkshire echoed the campaign call, reminding people that the sooner lung cancer is found, the easier it is to treat.She told Lanarkshire Live: “In Scotland, lung cancer is the most common cancer.

iOS - Android Leading the musical contribution for this year’s event the Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter topped the UK Christian charts last month with his song; When I Found Jesus.A talented classical guitarist he studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.A charity that supports victims of crime is appealing for volunteers in Renfrewshire as part of a new campaign.Victim Support Scotland has launched a new campaign to recruit more than 200 new volunteers, as demand for support volunteers in a variety of roles increases following the lifting of lockdown restrictions.The campaign starts as national Volunteers’ Week 2021, which takes place from June 1-7,

Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.A brave little girl has celebrated reaching the end of gruelling cancer treatment – with medics ensuring she could ‘ring the bell’ by posting it to her.Dara Monaghan, from Dumbarton, was diagnosed with a rare low grade brain stem glioma when she was just six-years-old.She finished almost two years of intensive chemotherapy treatment in February but was unable to mark the milestone by ringing the bell

iOS - Android In 2019, 16,310 children in Scotland were looked after or on the child protection register, 850 of which were from the North Lanarkshire region.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.More than 400 people have died of Covid-19 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, new figures have revealed.Data, published for the first time by the National Records of Scotland (NRS), shows a total of 425 people have died on the wards since the start of the pandemic.In all, 525 Renfrewshire people have lost their lives to Covid-19 and 214 of those were care home residents.The RAH was at the forefront of

Following a week-long royal visit to Scotland with Prince William, Kate Middleton has thanked the country for it's hospitality with a thank you card that she designed herself.The Duchess of Cambridge, who paid tribute to her three children with a personalised necklace, drew a sketch of Scotland on the postcard.

Rosslyn Chapel’s interactive app has been launched, with the hope that it will inspire more people to visit the landmark now that it has re-opened to visitors..The app offers an immersive virtual experience and a 360° degree panoramic tour for inquisitive guests to explore.There's also a newly designed photo gallery showing some of the most striking features of the chapel, such as the Apprentice Pillar, The Mason’s Pillar and the Green Men.Developed by Scottish company Grizzle & Tan in

urgent search to trace Jamie Cannon, who was hasn't been seen since last week on Thursday (May 20) at around 10am in Kinnier Road, in the Saltcoats area.

Attendance Allowance because they mistakenly believe they will not qualify for the additional benefit or are put off by the claims process. The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that over 1.5 million people are claiming the benefit across the UK, including 143,092 Scots.

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police after he was involved in a violent run-in with his father. Marion Smart used an extension cable to bind her cocaine addict son Kevin's legs together after he kicked off when they asked him to go to bed.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it is accepting tax relief claims for Scots working from home due to coronavirus during 2021/22. More than 550,000 employed workers have already claimed and received tax relief worth between £65 and £127 for the current financial year.

vaccines as the strain continues to spread across the United Kingdom. The five mentioned by the UK Health Secretary are in the Bolton area of England, however it comes after the Daily Record revealed on Saturday that six people in Scotland are in hospital with the variant despite being inoculated.

Nicola Sturgeon 'asked people not to lick one another' as she 'looked forward to the bingo with her pals' in Janey Godley's latest voiceover.