Ian Murray: Benefits boost for Scots

An increase in working-age benefits like Universal Credit will put more money in the pockets of people across Scotland.

600,000 people who receive them are set to gain an extra £150 on average over the course of this year.

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said: “This boost comes on top of an increase to the national minimum wage, bringing a well-deserved pay rise for up to 220,000 Scots, alongside the biggest improvements to workers’ rights in a generation through our Employment Rights Bill.”

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