Young people on disability benefits due one-off £251 payment later this year

Young Fathers have announced they will curate and headline Stirling City Park’s new all-day festival this summer.The Edinburgh trio is set to participate in a new Scottish festival at Stirling City Park, which has a capacity of 15,000 concertgoers. It will be the biggest headline show Young Fathers have played in Scotland to date.Stirling City Park Festival will take place on June 29, with further guests still to be announced.

People living in Scotland are in a unique position as there will be 15 benefits and payments only available for those living north of the border by the end of this year. A pilot rollout of Carer Support Payment is already underway 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).

In Aberdeenshire, you’ll find a region offering the epic scenery of the Cairngorms National Park, as well as wild coastlines and golden beaches.

A Dumfries-based politician is calling for a cut on the 18 weeks waiting time for young people to receive specialist treatment for mental health services in the region.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the number of people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at the end of October 2023 rose to an all-time high of nearly 3.5 million - and that figure does not include the 137,490 on Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland. Some 254,034 people on PIP living in Scotland will have their case transferred automatically to the devolved welfare system by the end of 2025.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension currently provides regular financial support for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including over one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

Shameless actress Tina Malone has said she's feeling "overwhelmed" with the outpouring of support and kind messages she's received following the tragic passing of her husband, Paul.

Actress Tina Malone has thanked fans for their support after the death of her husband Paul.The 61-year-old, known for her roles in Brookside and Shameless, wrote a heartfelt note to thank everyone for their overwhelming support. She posted on X: "I am totally overwhelmed at the cards, flowers, messages, calls, txts, emails I've received from friends, family, colleagues, Paul's army brothers ,it's a great comfort for us. "I will reply to everyone soon as I am able to, the support and kindness on here to has deeply touched me too xx." One fan responded to her post saying: "Tina, I am so sorry for your loss.

Millions of people claiming their State Pension can look forward to an inflation-busting boost next month when payments rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8. Under the wages growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, those on the full New State Pension can expect an annual increase of £902, while those on the full Basic State Pension will see an uplift of £692.

Young Carers Action Day is the perfect time for young people across Scotland to claim the financial support they are entitled to. Social Security Scotland is encouraging eligible teenagers to apply for the annual Young Carer Grant, which is currently worth £359.65, but is set to increase to £383.75 from April, as part of the annual benefits uprating.

The Scottish Government recently announced a new devolved disability payment designed to provide additional financial support for people of State Pension age will not include a mobility component. However, it has also confirmed the new benefit will not include any face-to-face assessments as part of the application process - unless requested by the claimant.

Protesters have covered the entrance to the Scottish Parliament in red paint.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the State Pension currently provides a regular financial income for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including more than one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance (NI) contributions.

Brendan Rodgers is now a martyr in the eyes of the Celtic support.

Millions of people claiming their State Pension can look forward to an inflation-busting boost next month when payments rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8, 2024. Under the wages growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, those on the full New State Pension can expect an annual increase of £902, while those on the full Basic State Pension will see an uplift of £692.

Young Fathers have spoken to NME about the huge response to their fourth album ‘Heavy Heavy’, and revealed that they are already in the process of making new music. Watch our interview above.The trio – comprised of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and Graham Hastings – spoke to NME on the red carpet of the 2024 BRIT Awards on Saturday night (March 2).

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Retirement expert Helen Morrissey is urging nearly one million people over State Pension age on a low income not to miss a crucial deadline to claim the £299 cost of living payment. New claims for Pension Credit made before the end of March 5, which later turn out to be successful, will also qualify for a backdated payment of the final round of cost of living support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

People making a new claim for devolved benefits, or those transferring from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) IT system to the Social Security Scotland platform, are being warned not to be caught out by cold-callers, pretending to be official local client support advisers.

The Scottish Tories have denied ever receiving any money from disgraced baroness Michelle Mone.