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Overview Since the establishment of Social Security Scotland in 2018, Scotland has created a social security system founded on dignity, fairness, and respect. The system has grown quickly, now delivering seventeen benefits, including seven unique to Scotland, supporting around one in three people. This represents a major investment in the people of Scotland and our […]

A new Care Leaver Payment has been introduced across Scotland from 1 April 2026, providing a one‑off £2,000 payment to eligible young people leaving care. The payment is intended to help reduce financial barriers as young people move into independent living and to promote more consistent support across local authorities. Who is eligible? A young

Key Points: Scottish Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2026–27 1. Strategic Financial Planning & Fiscal Pressures 2. Delays to Fiscal Events & Publications 3. Medium & Long-Term Outlook 4. Strategic Planning Documents (MTFS & FSDP) 5. Long-Term & Futures Planning 6. Public Spending & Prioritisation 7. Social Security Spending 8. Universality vs Targeting 9. Public Service Reform &

HMRC has paused its crackdown on child benefit overpayments after discovering a major data error. Around 23,500 families were wrongly flagged as owing money due to incorrect income data. The error stemmed from mismatched information between HMRC and the Department for Work and Pensions systems. HMRC has halted recovery actions and apologised to affected families.