Young people on PIP and DLA to receive £214 payment to help with energy bills from next month

The dad of a young Scot who suddenly vanished during a Halloween party eight years ago has told how he doesn’t believe the family will ever find out ‘what happened to him’.

River City star Stephen Purdon has led tributes to a young colleague after his sudden death. Purdon - who plays Bob O'Hara in the BBC Scotland soap - said he was 'gutted' when he heard the news of Michael Beaton's passing.

Ncuti Gatwa has revealed his "ultimate" Doctor Who villain he would love to battle during his stint as the Time Lord.

A young man who was tragically found dead in his bed was due to pick up keys to his new home that morning.

Two young women were left wandering the streets of Portugal in the dark after their Airbnb booking was axed on arrival.

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.

A woman with severe acne has taken a stand against trolls who branded her “a man” and demanded her photo be published with a trigger warning. Shauna Murdie has suffered from the skin condition since she was 15.

Experts have shared that the type of lights that some use in their homes could be costing them extra money.

The new Harry Potter coin collection being released by the Royal Mint will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.

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.

A Paisley nightclub has raised vital funds for a suicide prevention charity as it remembers a close friend.

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.

Millions of households are facing a challenging winter as the temperatures begin to drop and the daylight hours get shorter. Many people will be putting on an extra layer of clothing instead of central heating this year in an effort to keep energy bills down due to the rising cost of living.

A depraved pensioner who raped a 12-year-old girl over a four year period has died in jail.

New analysis suggests that prospective home sellers hoping to agree a deal by Christmas Day may need to get their home on the market by early November. Last year, homes took an average of 52 days to sell, according to property website the HomeOwners Alliance's ‘find an estate agent’ service.

A Scots mum has told how she doesn’t feel safe in her own home and was forced to barricade a window after the ‘Da Vinci rapist’ Robert Greens was housed above her. Daniella Quin was horrified to discover her upstairs neighbour is the 45-year-old sex predator, who was savagely raped and battered a student near Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, in 2005.

When Stella McGuire closes her eyes, she can see the bloodstains on the windowsill of the top-floor flat where an arson attack claimed the lives of six members of the same family, including an 18-month-old baby.

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.

Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment are new health benefits which are replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance for Children (DLA for Child) for people living in Scotland. The devolved benefits will provide financial support for young children and those between 16 and State Pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or have a terminal illness.

The Scottish Government recently announced that from November 14, all children currently in receipt of Scottish Child Payment will have it automatically increased from £20 to £25 per week. Applications for the devolved benefit will also be open to all eligible under-16s from that date - with payments backdated to the point of application.