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State Pension provides essential financial support for nearly 12.5 million older people across Great Britain, including 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' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

Two Scottish MPs have urged the UK Government not to make the same mistake with future State Pension age change communication that has been felt by millions of women born in the 1950s. Some 3.8 million women across Great Britain missed out on State Pension payments due to the change in retirement age from 60 to 65 between 2016 and 2018 and then to 66, for both men and women in October, 2020.

Scottish Water bosses have been blasted for announcing a 5% hike in charges during a cost of living crisis.

Water charges for Lanarkshire householders will increase by five per cent from April.

Erika Jayne is speaking out amid estranged husband Tom Girardi‘s ever-more-present legal troubles.

A leading hairdresser has shared some of the things he hates to hear from clients - including the comments you should never say during an appointment.

Police have launched an urgent search for a man and baby who are thought to be in the Edinburgh area, with concerns for the pair's welfare.

Firefighters in Stirling and across Scotland are set to head out on strike after rejecting a pay deal.

Hundreds of thousands of older Brits living abroad are going to miss out on the financial boost from the return of the State Pension triple lock, warns the CEO and founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

A new investigation by TSB has discovered that people aged 51 to 65 accounted for nearly half of the amount of money reported lost to romance fraud last year. The bank warned that scammers will create fake profiles on dating websites and social media before spending time building trust with people looking for a relationship before asking for cash help.

The UK Government has been called on to impose a fresh windfall tax on energy giants after Shell recorded the largest profit in its 115-year history.

An investigation has been launched after the body of a severely emaciated dog was found on a footpath in Clydebank. The grim discovery was made by a concerned member of the public near Cornock Street at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, January 31.

Customers have been left in tears at the news a beloved Ayrshire bar and diner is to close for the final time this weekend.

Fans of HBO's new video game adaptation The Last of Us are still raving about Sunday's new episode Long Long Time, though Nick Offerman admitted he almost turned the role down.Offerman debuted as Bill in the new episode, a doomsday prepper who forms an unlikely relationship with a stranger named Frank, played by Murray Bartlett.The episode - which some are calling one of the greatest TV episodes EVER - followed their touching relationship over several years, and revealed how it tied into the main story, following Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and their journey West.While fans are still showering praise upon Offerman, 52, and Bartlett, 51, for their performances, Offerman appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, where he credited his wife Megan Mullally with taking the role. When asked if he had any idea fans would respond to the episode like they did, Offerman said, 'Kind of,' before revealing why he almost turned it down. Almost: Fans of HBO's new video game adaptation The Last of Us are still raving about Sunday's new episode Long Long Time, though Nick Offerman admitted he almost turned the role down Prepper: Offerman debuted as Bill in the new episode, a doomsday prepper who forms an unlikely relationship with a stranger named Frank, played by Murray Bartlett Relationship: The episode - which some are calling one of the greatest TV episodes EVER - followed their touching relationship over several years, and revealed how it tied into the main story, following Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and their journey West'I mean, when I got the script, Craig Mazin wrote the script who did Chernobyl among other things.

Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber was spotted enjoying a Los Angeles stroll with her gal pal Rachel Sennott this week.Kaia, 21, who has followed her mother's footsteps into the fashion business, was walking her rescue pooch Milo.She and Rachel have just acted together in the upcoming movie Bottoms, which is billed as being about a 'lesbian fight club.'Kaia adopted Milo in 2020, joining the many Americans who brought pets into their homes amid the loneliness of the coronavirus lockdowns.Since around the end of 2021 she has been involved with Austin Butler, 31, who shot to new heights of fame last year in the lead role of the biopic Elvis. Strut: Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber was spotted enjoying a Los Angeles stroll with her gal pal Rachel Sennott this weekHer latest sighting comes after she covered the February issue of Elle and responded in the magazine to the 'nepo baby' furor.'I won’t deny the privilege that I have,' she told the fashion publication.

Rita Ora lit up the stage Wednesday night at the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection concert in New York City.Thrown at Jazz At Lincoln Center, the event is billed as spreading the word about America's most prolific killer of women - heart disease.The 32-year-old pop act lent her musical talents to the occasion by singing up a storm, decked out in an on-theme crimson ensemble.Her midriff-baring ensemble was almost see-through, allowing her to showcase her slender legs as she stalked the stage.Rita was joined by a phalanx of backup performers for her latest gig, which comes on the heels of the release of her latest single You Only Love Me.

Sheryl Crow hit the stage Wednesday night at the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection concert in New York.Thrown at Jazz At Lincoln Center, the event is billed as spreading the word about America's most prolific killer of women - heart disease.As the festivities unfolded Sheryl, 60, lent her formidable musical talents to the glittering lineup of stars parading across the stage.In keeping with the spirit of the occasion, she was decked out in a country chic crimson leather jacket and a skintight pair of matching trousers.As her performance wore on however she tore off the wrap to reveal a clinging white top that emphasized her enviably toned physique.

, after Senators (D-NY), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) along with US Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn., Richie Neal (D-Mass), Bobby Scott (D-Va.), Sean Casten (D-Ill.), and Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), announced a raft of new proposals to establish a national paid family and medical leave program and modernize the current Family and Medical Leave Act. With one in four American women compelled to within two weeks of giving birth—despite often not being fully healed and having to care for a newborn with round-the-clock needs—this legislation couldn’t be more urgent. The US is one of only six countries in the world without a national paid leave policy; 189 others, including those less developed, offer families time off to care for a newborn or family members in need. Speaking at a press conference Wednesday, during which they announced the proposals, Senator Gillibrand said: “We have paid the price of not having a national paid leave program.

Harrison Ford was spotted as he stepped out in New York City on Wednesday morning.The 80-year-old performer - who recently praised his former costar Ke Huy Quan -  appeared to be unbothered by the swarms of fans asking for his autograph as he made his way back to his hotel.The actor's outing took place less than a week after the premiere of the new comedy-drama program Shrinking, in which he appears. He also stars in 1923.Ford kept it relatively casual in a black jacket and a blue shirt that were worn underneath a sizable overcoat.The Star Wars franchise star also donned a set of slim-fitting blue jeans and a pair of leather boots.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in May 2022 there were 936,766 people receiving weekly payments of £69.70 for Carer’s Allowance across Great Britain, including 81,682 living in Scotland.

New rules for the next generation. Jinger Duggar may not enforce traditional courtship guidelines when her and Jeremy Vuolo‘s daughters are old enough to date.