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Charity proposes 'skills competitions' to equip NEETs for workplace
Skills competitions could be used to help NEETs find employment.
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Exact number of points new PIP claimants need for payment of £778 a month
People claiming Personal Independence Payment are assessed using a points system which determines whether they qualify and how much they receive.
Low-energy electric blanket is 'perfect for Scottish winters' and 'takes chill off'
The Livivo Electric Under Blanket is on sale at Yimbly, with prices from £18 using discount code AUTUMN10
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Jurgen Klopp gives Mika Baur glowing Celtic appraisal as Yang makes winning start – Hoops bulletin
Baur will hope to make his bow in the upcoming Nations League clashes against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia
Police chief emotional and volunteers in tears as body found in search for missing Noah Woods
A massive search operation was launched to find the toddler, who was non-verbal and partially deaf, after he went missing from a village playground
Edinburgh Airport: All the delayed and cancelled flights today - see full list
Edinburgh Airport is the busiest in Scotland, used by 15.8 million passengers in 2024. Flights take off from Edinburgh for more than 150 destinations around the globe.
New State Pension age warning for people aged 55 and under after Triple Lock update
The next scheduled increase to 68 could be brought forward as the cost of the State Pension comes under renewed scrutiny.
Forgotten Celtic man turns Mikey Moore transfer agent after stellar Rangers loan spell
Moore joined Bundesliga side FC Koln on loan from Tottenham at the end of the summer transfer window after a successful year at Ibrox
Body of missing woman found after 11 day search
Holly Whittaker, 28, disappeared in the Mapperley area of Nottingham
Primary school headteacher rushed to hospital during Ofsted inspection
The headteacher of a Wirral primary school was rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack during an Ofsted inspection
Man arrested and charged following Ayrshire filling station robberies
The man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today.
Rangers loan star threat has East Kilbride boss wary ahead of latest clash
Kilby face Alloa on Saturday and Mick Kennedy knows the Wasps pose a lot of challenges for his side with their talented loan players
West Lothian property raided for jewellery as detectives launch appeal
Jewellery was taken during a break-in
Daniel Arzani admits Celtic return is 'nostalgic' as he lifts lid on his mental resilience being pushed to the limit
The wide man made just two appearances for Hoops in an injury ravaged loan stint between 2018 and 2020
New DWP update on PIP face-to-face and telephone consultations
Latest DWP figures show more than eight in 10 PIP consultations are still being carried out over the phone.
Ayrshire-based care at home service praised for 'promoting independence'
The fresh grading follows an unannounced inspection at the service in August with the findings now published.
Amazon shoppers praise this clever expandable Ryanair cabin bag now £16.99
This £16.99 expandable cabin bag is designed to fit Ryanair’s underseat allowance, with shoppers praising its lightweight design, extra compartments and clever shoe storage.
King to seek ‘reassurance’ from AI leaders at Dumfries House summit amid concerns
“The development of AI – its substance and its pace – are both intriguing and deeply concerning in equal measure.”
Haven’t checked your broadband in two years? You could be wasting £452 a year
If your broadband contract has been sitting untouched for more than two years, experts say you could be paying far more than necessary. Here’s what to check before another bill lands.
Brits warned of 'significant danger' as storms batter Benidorm, Magaluf and Ibiza
Much of Spain's south-east and the Balearic Islands are under an orange weather warning after flash floods ripped through Catalonia and Valencia