Scotland

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 beststartgrant schoolagepayment scotland childpoverty dwp familysupport education financialaid kinshipcare primaryschool

Families in Scotland are encouraged to apply for a one-off Best Start Grant school age payment of £331.95 per child to help alleviate the financial burden of starting primary school. Applications opened on Monday, June 1, and … Read More

Saturday, May 30, 2026 mcginn astonvilla scotland fulfillment hospice community football clydebank palliativecare charity sport

Aston Villa and Scotland captain John McGinn recently made a moving, unexpected visit to St Margaret of Scotland Hospice in Clydebank, his hometown, ahead of the World Cup. This heartfelt gesture came as a tribute following … Read More

Monday, May 11, 2026 energy rebates scotland warmhomediscount support government households energybills automatic reform

The Scottish government has announced a significant expansion of the Warm Home Discount scheme, with 200,000 additional households set to receive a £150 energy rebate on their electricity bills this winter. This decision … Read More

Thursday, April 9, 2026 houseprices westmidlands ukhousing mortgage inflation propertymarket northernireland northeast scotland rates

In March 2026, UK house prices experienced their first monthly decline of the year, slipping by 0.5% after modest gains in January and February. However, the West Midlands stood out as a bright spot, with average home values … Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 metoffice ukweather miniheatwave scotland northernireland rainfall temperature forecast counties weatherupdate

The Met Office has identified 40 UK counties forecasted to miss out on this week’s mini-heatwave. Starting Wednesday, 8 April, much of the country will enjoy temperatures reaching 26°C, but areas in Scotland and Northern … Read More

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 bankholidays scotland uk 2026 football worldcup publicholiday government edinburgh labourparty sport

The Labour Party government has officially announced the UK’s bank holidays for 2026, with a notable addition for Scotland. While the rest of the UK will follow the usual schedule, Scotland is set to enjoy an extra bank … Read More