COST: Last News

The National Entitlement Card (NEC) provides access to many public services across Scotland and gives people over 60, and those of all ages with a disability, free bus travel across the country. Through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme, it also provides reduced fares on train, Subway and ferry journeys.

Fragrances fans looking to to get their hands on a new luxurious perfume without forking out loads of dosh need to head over to Argos ASAP. That's because the high street retailer is offering a beautiful designer perfume hailed as 'long-lasting' and 'great for everyday' at an unmissable price.

Susanna Reid abruptly halted the Good Morning Britain show on Tuesday (February 25) to share a "breaking news" segment.

Nearly three million more households would be eligible for discounts on their energy bills next winter under new proposals. The UK Government is consulting on offering more support to people facing an “unpredictable international energy market”.

The humble air fryer, found in many UK homes, effortlessly cooks meals without the hefty cost of a traditional oven. While an incredibly convenient appliance, air fryers still pose the problem of cleaning, with even the swiftest machines leaving behind some debris.

A dad-of-two with multiple sclerosis needs thousands of pounds for treatment in Mexico, after defeat at a sports day parents’ race set alarm bells ringing. James Coull who is based on the Isle of Skye first realised “something was not right” when he lost control of his legs while walking home in March 2023.

Ofgem has announced household energy bills will increase by 6.4 per cent from April. The industry regulator confirmed on Tuesday morning annual energy bills for millions of households on the standard tariff, with typical average usage, will rise from £1,738 to £1,849 from April 1 - an increase of £111 over the coming year (£9.25 per month)

Scots households have seen their energy bills jump by an average £3,000 over the past four years, new figures show.

An estimated two million people across Great Britain are living with eyesight issues or a degenerative eye condition. Nearly 59,000 working age adults under 65 are receiving extra financial support through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP), while more than 50,000 people over State Pension age are getting regular payments through Attendance Allowance.

Carolyn Giardina Following a weekend during which it tried to make 11th hour deals to save the company and its brands, Technicolor Group CEO Caroline Parot sent a memo to employees Monday, writing “due to inability to find new investors for the full Group, despite extensive efforts, [Paris-headquartered] Technicolor Group has filed for Court ‘recovery procedure’ before the French Court of Justice to give a chance to enable to find solutions.” Technicolor encompasses VFX giant MPC (“Mufasa,” “The Lion King”), commercial VFX brand The Mill, Mikros Animation and Technicolor Games. A total shutdown of MPC and Technicolor’s operations would affect thousands of visual effects workers in countries include the U.S., UK, Canada and India. The turn in business has raised the alarm and sparked sadness within the VFX community.

Those that take pride in keeping their carpets clean will know that hoovering isn't always enough to lift dirt and grime from its furry crevices. Sometimes you need an extra kick to leave that sparkle and shine you're looking for.

As we finally get ready to say goodbye to winter, fashion fans will no doubt be ransacking their wardrobes to find dresses more suited to the milder climate. If your wardrobe could do with some fresh pieces, look no further than Roman.

Naman Ramachandran A plethora of formats and production techniques were highlighted during the Korea format showcase at Mip London on Monday. The Studio Meta-K presentation was heavily AI-focused.

Online guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on GOV.UK explains that if someone of State Pension age on a low income receives Attendance Allowance or the middle or highest rate care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or Adult Disability Payment (ADP), they may be entitled to extra Pension Credit.

If you're on the hunt for a luxury Mother's Day beauty gift while remaining on a budget, you'll want to turn your attention to Boots. The high street retailer is offering customers the chance to pick up some bestselling No7 products at a heavily reduced cost.

The picture gets bleaker for iconic film company Technicolor with updates that Technicolor Creative Studios UK Limited is due to file for administration today [Monday 24 February] and the company’s French divisions will open receivership proceedings.

TikTok and Instagram influencers who employ their own members of staff are among hundreds of thousands of small business owners across Scotland being warned to brace for big tax changes. Advice Direct Scotland is urging people who run their own social media businesses to check how they will be affected by the changes, due to come into force in April.

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) Campaign have served the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with a ‘letter before action’ informing them that legal proceedings will begin unless the UK Government reconsiders its decision to reject a compensation scheme for millions of women affected by changes to the State Pension age.

The North Lanarkshire Council Labour administration has been accused of "poor decision making" and a "way over-the-top" 10 per cent council tax increase as opposition parties react to the local authority's budget.

Naman Ramachandran Indian superstar Yash‘s upcoming “Toxic – A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups” is being simultaneously shot in the English and Kannada languages, Variety has confirmed. The ambitious project is helmed by festival circuit darling Geetu Mohandas (“Moothon”). While the Indian industry routinely dubs films in multiple languages post-production, shooting films in two languages simultaneously is not a common practice due to the costs involved.

For PC gamers, their keyboard is perhaps one of the most important peripherals in their setup. As the main way in which they interface with their games, it needs to be as sturdy and reliable as possible, with no room for error.