State Pension Triple Lock rule to be implemented in ‘usual way’ until end of current Parliamentary term

Gemma Lawson is very much the face of our caring health service in Scotland – and her unstinting efforts to go the extra mile for her patients has been recognised.

A senior Conservative minister allegedly told a senior civil servant to "slit your throat" in what they claimed was a bullying campaign. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure over his decision to bring Gavin Williamson back into Government after The Guardian reported fresh incendiary claims about his conduct.

Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer led a number of stars down the red carpet for their movie Spirited in New York City on Monday. Reynolds, 46, wore a stylish gray three-piece suit over a white button-down shirt. He decided not to add a tie to the look. He walked in brown leather shoes, and his dark brown hair was brushed up, out of his face.

Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo has been dishing on her past relationship with her ex Nick Jonas recently.In her new reality series, The Culpo Sisters, the beauty spoke about her ex-boyfriend and how their relationship ended.'I did date Nick and that was a very formative experience for me.' Her ex: Olivia Culpo has been dishing on her past relationship with her ex Nick Jonas in her new reality series, The Culpo SistersInitially, the relationship seemed like an uncomfortable subject for the model as she began trying to dodge the questions saying, 'Do I have to talk about that?'Culpo believed at the time they were going to get married, but it didn't work out that way and the couple ended their relationship in 2015. She added, 'I moved to L.A.

Halle Bailey gave her fans a glimpse of a note that she received from a Delta pilot that nearly brought her to tears on Twitter earlier Sunday.The talented actress, 22, uploaded a photo of a short letter that had been personally hand-written to her. In the 'beautiful note,' the pilot thanked the budding star for being an 'inspiration' and added that it was an 'honor' to have her on the flight.  Kind words: Halle Bailey, 22, shared a heartfelt note that she had received from a Delta pilot on her flight on Twitter earlier Sunday In the photo, Halle held the note in her left hand to perfectly show her fans and follower the kind words.  The Delta pilot had expressed to the Grown-ish actress that, 'It is an honor to have you on board today.' 'Thank you for being an inspiration to little brown girls all over the world like we were a few years ago.' The pilot then signed her own name while adding, 'Your young latina female Delta Pilot.'   Touched: The Little Mermaid star expressed her gratitude and how touched she was to receive the note on her flight; seen in October in Santa Monica Halle added to the Twitter post, 'this amazing pilot on the plane gave me this beautiful note today,' followed by a tearful face and red heart emojis. The talented star also shared the letter onto her Instagram story, and added the short caption, 'Real tears.' The actress will star in the upcoming The Little Mermaid live-action remake of the beloved Disney animation.

Given Taylor Swift's penchant for leaving cryptic clues for her fans, many have theorized that the singer would have an appearance in the upcoming superhero sequel Deadpool 3.Many fans noticed that the video Reynolds, 46, released in late September that revealed Hugh Jackman would return as Wolverine was shot in the same location that Swift, 32, used to film All To Well: The Short Film.Reynolds hit the red carpet for his new film Spirited, which hits theaters on Friday and arrives on Apple TV Plus November 18, where he denied Swift was involved with Deadpool 3. Theory: Given Taylor Swift's penchant for leaving cryptic clues for her fans, many have theorized that the singer would have an appearance in the upcoming superhero sequel Deadpool 3 Same location: Many fans noticed that the video Reynolds, 46, released in late September that revealed Hugh Jackman would return as Wolverine was shot in the same location that Swift, 32, used to film All To Well: The Short Film Denied: Reynolds hit the red carpet for his new film Spirited, which hits theaters on Friday and arrives on Apple TV Plus November 18, where he denied Swift was involved with Deadpool 3'If we shoot the next Deadpool film in our house, then that would be that location,' Reynolds joked.Still, when asked if he'd be open to collaborating with Swift on Deadpool 3, Reynolds answered, 'Of course.' 'Are you kidding me? I would do anything for that woman.

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester made a rare red carpet appearance as they attended FX's Fleishman is in Trouble premiere in New York on Monday.Adam looked dapper in a black suit and tie with a salt and pepper shirt.He wore his hair short and donned a groomed beard.Meester looked lovely in a plunging low-cut greenish-brown dress with embroidered floral accents. Acting couple: Adam Brody & Leighton Meester made a rare red carpet appearance attending FX's Fleishman is in Trouble premiere in New York on MondayLeighton added gold strapped heels and showed off her natural complexion with light makeup.Meester and Brody celebrated eight years of marriage this past February and have two kids; a one-year-old son and a six-year-old daughter named Arlo Day Brody.

John Legend used his only steal to save 18-year-old Sasha Hurtado on Monday's two-hour episode of The Voice as the Knockouts Round continued on the NBC show. Sasha, of Dallas, Georgia, had just performed Make It Rain by Ed Sheeran and John pushed his button to save her after she lost the round and was seconds away from going home.'Sasha deserved it and I couldn't let her go home,' John, 43, said. 'She's been so good throughout these rounds.

Council finance chiefs are proposing to use Covid-19 response cash to ease cost of living pressures in the region.

A Climate Cafe is to start up in Kirkcudbright – but there’s no food in sight.

Residents along the Borgue shore are still waiting to hear if access to a popular beach is to be restored.

A lasting tribute has been created in memory of a much-missed Gatehouse woman who contributed her time to the local community.

Queens player boss Wullie Gibson lapped up the win at Edinburgh and revealed how his playmaker son Lewis was out of the team the day before.

French powerhouse Federation Studios and its Empreinte Digitale are launching Federation MEAC, a production subsidiary devoted to the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean. Co-founding chairman Joachim Landau, who has produced documentaries, unscripted programs and series with Empreinte Digitale, will lead the new outfit.

Adamant Charlie Nicholas believes Sean Dyche and Ralph Hassenhuttl would relish the chance to become Rangers boss IF Gio van Bronckhorst is axed.

Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin admits their hectic schedule will provide a selection dilemma for tonight's SPFL Trust Trophy clash away to Rangers B.

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss' push to cut taxes for her country's highest earners was a "mistake," President Biden stated Saturday. Truss was forced to scrap large portions of her tax plan last week amid market turmoil and disintegrating public confidence.

State Pension currently provides essential financial support for 12.5 million older people across the UK, including some 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years’ of National Insurance contributions.

A warning from Liz Truss has come back to haunt her after footage showing her saying a tax cuts bonanza would lead to "boom and bust" was unearthed.