More than 331,000 Waspi women in Scotland, figures suggest
More than 331,000 women in Scotland are estimated to have been impacted by changes to the state pension age for those born in the 1950s. Figures released by the House
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Consultation over disability benefits reform was unlawful, High Court rules
A consultation over plans to reform a key disability benefits test was unlawful, the High Court has ruled. In autumn 2023, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced plans
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Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation
Campaigners have branded a Government decision not to compensate women affected by the way changes to the state pension age were communicated “bizarre and totally unjustified”. The Government is also
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Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt up by £100 million since 2018
Outstanding Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt has risen to more than £250 million, up by £100 million on six years ago, according to a new report. The public spending watchdog said
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SNP to scrap two-child benefit cap with £2 billion increase for health and social care
Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced the two-child cap on benefits will be scrapped north of the border as she pledged record spending for both the NHS and councils
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Majority of Scots support more help for poorest families, says charity
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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Charities condemn ‘negative’ language as Reeves vows welfare fraud crackdown
The Chancellor has promised a “crackdown” on fraud in the welfare system but the Government’s plan to carry on with benefit reforms previously announced by the Conservatives to save £3
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Extra Budget cash for Scotland will not see two-child cap axed, Robison suggests
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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Number of Scots facing hunger and hardship at record levels, study finds
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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10,000 more children fell into poverty since Labour came to power – charity
Some 10,000 children have fallen into poverty as a result of the two-child limit since Labour took office, according to analysis by a charity which insisted the policy “must be
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