Payments for Six DWP Benefits Remain Unchanged Despite Upcoming Scottish Bank Holiday Wednesday, June 10, 2026 dwp scotland benefits bankholiday payments disability universalcredit socialsecurity childbenefit government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland have confirmed that payments for six major benefits will be made as usual next week, despite the bank holiday on Monday, June 15, 2024, in Scotland. … Read More
Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit Claimants to Receive Extra Payment on Monday Wednesday, June 10, 2026 benefits scotland childpayment universalcredit esa pensioncredit bankholiday socialsecurity disabilitypayment welfare On Monday, June 15, 2026, parents in Scotland with children under 16 who receive Child Disability Payment will receive their benefits as usual, despite the national Bank Holiday. This holiday marks Scotland’s first … Read More
‘Gobs shut’ – Two Aston Villa stars backed to shine at the World Cup Tuesday, June 9, 2026 astonvilla worldcup johnmcginn olliewatkins scotland england europaleague football andytownsend resilience sport Former Aston Villa captain Andy Townsend has expressed strong confidence in John McGinn and Ollie Watkins, predicting they will be standout performers for their national teams at this summer’s World Cup. This will be the … Read More
Extra Bank Holiday Approved by King Charles to Celebrate Scotland’s World Cup Return Monday, June 8, 2026 bankholiday scotland worldcup football kingcharles fifa2026 celebration government sports publicholiday sport An additional bank holiday has been officially confirmed for Scotland on Monday, 15 June 2026, following approval from King Charles. This special day off marks a historic moment for Scottish football: the national men’s … Read More
Octopus Energy Announces Free Power from 7pm to Midnight for World Cup Matches Starting June 11 Friday, June 5, 2026 octopusenergy worldcup freeelectricity pubs energysavings customersatisfaction smartmeters england scotland energyindustry Octopus Energy is stepping up to support pubs during the World Cup by offering free electricity from 7pm to midnight on match days featuring England and Scotland, starting June 11. This initiative aims to help pubs manage … Read More
£330 Best Start Grant School Age Payment Now Available for Eligible Families in 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