More than half of Scots support increasing financial support and debt relief for families on the lowest incomes, according to research. In a survey commissioned by children’s charity Aberlour, 56%
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The Prince of Wales has spoken of his admiration for a woman who has overcome homelessness, praising her as a “force of nature”. William (pictured) was visiting the Nelson Trust
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The squeeze on winter fuel payments will force 100,000 pensioners into poverty in 2026, according to the Government’s own estimates. Chancellor Rachel Reeves limited access to the benefit, worth up
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The Scottish Government has been urged to act as a charity claimed 16% of pensioners are at risk of malnutrition. Research by older people’s charity Food Train looked at the
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Some councils in England are facing a “tsunami” of homelessness as more and more families need help and end up in often unsuitable temporary accommodation, MPs have heard. A family
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Extra cash coming to Scotland as a result of Rachel Reeves’s Budget will not be used to scrap the two-child limit on some benefits or end means-testing for winter fuel
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A rise in the number of people sleeping rough in London by almost a fifth on the same period last year has been described as “shameful”. A total of 4,780
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Cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Scotland increased by just over 40% last year to the highest total since 2017, figures show. Public Health Scotland (PHS) data shows there were 283
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The number of people in Scotland facing hunger and hardship has reached record levels, according to a report. Research by the anti-poverty charity Trussell found that 670,000 Scots – including
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The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the “unconditional care, compassion and humanity” shown by workers in the homelessness sector. William met staff employed as night shelter managers, mental
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