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A pensioner left his retirement village but waited more than a year for a refund. Even his death didn’t get the money back
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Consultation on Simpler and Faster Council Tax Support Scheme Set to Launch
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (194+ words) Proposals to introduce a simpler, faster and easier to understand council tax support scheme for residents will be the subject of a public consultation set to be launched later this month. The council tax support scheme helps residents on low…...
Scottish Government employees get AGI member benefits
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (271+ words) The Scottish Government has signed a collective membership agreement with the UK-based Association for Geographic Information (AGI). The first-of-its-kind agreement, which is centrally funded, will enable Scottish members of the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) to access the member benefits…...
Nearly half a million Scottish households receive council tax reductions
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (401+ words) NEARLY half a million households are now receiving help to reduce their council tax bills, with many saving hundreds of pounds each year. The support comes through the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme, which offers financial assistance to low-income households…...
Mother with motor neurone disease dedicates her final days to fundraising effort
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Why This Car Salesman Became a Right at Home Franchisee
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (643+ words) With a background in sales and management and firsthand experience with home care, Stephen Fusco found a new career with Right at Home. “I was looking at eight different franchises in total, and the level of support from Right at…...
Budget 2027: Increase to child benefit all but ruled out
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (354+ words) Dara Calleary has also suggested that payments for pensioners will be focused on targeted supports such as the living alone allowance or the fuel allowance. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire An increase to child benefit has been all but ruled…...
Glasgow residents can get reduced council tax - how to check your eligibility
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (472+ words) Anyone struggling to keep up with their Glasgow council tax payments can get a reduction on bills if they fit the eligibility criteria. Glaswegians have been advised to seek help, should they need it, as new figures show that nearly…...
Child Benefit payments could be delayed in three parts of Scotland this month
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (394+ words) Child Benefit payments could be delayed for some families in three parts of Scotland due to upcoming local public holidays. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued guidance for people living in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee who are due to…...
Epidural offers women pain relief during childbirth
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (402+ words) Dar es Salaam. Pregnant women in Tanzania can now access epidural labour analgesia, a pain-management procedure that can significantly reduce the pain of contractions while allowing normal labour to continue. The service is already available at several hospitals, including Benjamin…...