Pilot Opens for New Applications The pilot phase of a new benefit that will be paid to over 80,000 carers has begun in Scotland. Unpaid carers…
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More Benefit Cuts Planned for Autumn Budget The SNP has accused Jeremy Hunt of targeting the most vulnerable in society, after the UK Chancellor confirmed a…
SNP Supporting People Through Cost Crisis New figures show that 4,325 Scottish Welfare Fund payments have been made to support people in Angus between July 2022…
97% Received Support Payments On Time Social Security Scotland has published its Annual Report and Accounts, which show that it made Ā£641 million in direct payments…
Bill to Make System More Efficient & Effective Improving the way the Scottish system of social security delivers for people in need of support is at…
Consultation on New Benefit to Help With Fuel Costs Views are being sought on the introduction of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, a new benefit…
Welfare policy is cutting poverty among under 16s to levels below the rest of Britain Scotland is the only part of the UK where this additional…
5,930 Local Children Better Off Graeme has welcomed new figures that reveal 5,930 children across Angus are being supported by the Best Start Foods and Best…
New Scottish Benefit Pilot in Three Areas Carer Support Payment will open for applications in pilot areas from November 2023, subject to parliamentary approval of regulations…
Cruel Westminster Austerity Felt Locally The SNP has warned that damaging policies shared by both the Tory and Labour parties are cutting the incomes of thousands…