New figures from Age Scotland reveal that older people on low incomes missed out on £88 million in Council Tax Reduction support last year.
The charity says that the ‘astonishing’ levels show that much more needs to be done to boost people’s understanding of the financial support available and make the process of receiving it much more streamlined.

Birmingham City Council has launched a research project to improve people’s experiences of Lateral Flow Testing for coronavirus in Birmingham.

Blackpool Council has unveiled an investment plan to help the resort recover from the near-catastrophic effects of the pandemic.

Ethnic minority communities have been disproportionately impacted by pandemic, being twice as likely to face discrimination in local services.

The government has been urged to dedicate £100 million a year to revitalise 'deteriorating' primary school libraries across the country.

The government has announced that children with special educational needs and disabilities will benefit from a £280 million investment.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has found that young people are bearing the brunt of the mental health crisis caused by the pandemic.

Labour has warned the government that it risks disenfranchising millions of younger voters because of ‘inaction’ over postal votes.