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Recent Comments

  • J Moxon-Steele on Mandelson scandal: ‘Absolutely furious’ Starmer set to face MPs
  • James Craik on Councillors respond to Cramond public transport concerns
  • Steve Jones on Letter: It’s time for politicians to hear deaf people
  • davepickering on Art For Grown Ups exhibition at North Edinburgh Arts opens today
  • Ms. Cait Ni Cadlaig on Art For Grown Ups exhibition at North Edinburgh Arts opens today

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New funeral benefit to launch next week

New funeral benefit to launch next week

A new benefit providing help for people on low incomes to meet the costs of a funeral will be available from 16 September 2019. Continue reading New funeral benefit to launch next week

Posted on 11/09/201911/09/2019Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh NewsTags benefit, bereavement, funeral costs, Funeral SUpport Payment, Scottish Government
New benefit pays out £3.5 million in first three months

New benefit pays out £3.5 million in first three months

Nearly 10,000 low income families across Scotland got help from the new Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby payment, official statistics show.  Continue reading New benefit pays out £3.5 million in first three months

Posted on 30/04/201930/04/2019Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh NewsTags babies, benefit, Best Start Grant, Children and Families, pregnancy, Scottish Government, social security
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