Tom Holland and his brother Harry Holland were pictured arriving at the opening night of the Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews. The Scottish film festival is set to take place over three days.
02.04.2024 - 12:37 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Households are about to see a whole range of essential bills rise steeply before the end of this month as firms roll out their annual price hikes. Broadband, mobile phone, vehicle road tax, streaming subscription services, the TV licence fee and water charges are all set to rise across Scotland in April.
However, Council Tax will remain frozen north of the border for the 2024/25 financial year after some last-minute negotiations between local councils and the Scottish Government. However, water charges will rise by an average of 8.8 per cent across all 32 local authority areas.
Broadband and mobile phone customers are being urged to shop around on comparison websites for a better deal as most providers are hiking prices by around 8 per cent this month - it’s also worth looking at social tariffs, which could lower monthly bills to as little as £12.
But it’s not just about making savings over the next 12 months, it’s also worthwhile checking for unclaimed benefits, discounts on Council Tax bills and claiming tax breaks from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Below is a handy checklist to make sure you’re not missing out on any money or discounts before the current tax year ends on Friday, April 5.
If you’re a full or part-time employee you’re likely to be paying tax via pay-as-you-earn (PAYE). This means your income tax is deducted at source and goes straight to HMRC.
Your tax code is essentially a few numbers and a letter, for example 1257L, and it’s shown on your payslip. Those few digits can make quite a difference to the amount of tax you’re paying, and it’s not uncommon for errors to creep in. Full details on what to check and how to claim can be found here.
The Marriage Allowance is a tax break that lets a husband, wife or
Tom Holland and his brother Harry Holland were pictured arriving at the opening night of the Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews. The Scottish film festival is set to take place over three days.
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Social Security Scotland has confirmed thousands of people claiming Carer’s Allowance will receive two one-off payments for £288.60 - totalling £577.20 - before the end of this year. Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an automatic payment made in June and December by the Scottish Government to recognise the important contribution made by unpaid carers.
Excitement is ramping up for the Grand National Festival 2024 , where we’ll see the latest chapter of racing history unfold. Inside your Daily Record on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 April, 2024 you'll find a packed 12-page Aintree pullout, and on Saturday 13 April don't miss an incredible 16 pages which covers everything you need to know about the Grand National race. Held at the historic Aintree racecourse, it promises three days of incredible racing from the top runners and riders from the But who’ll write their name into the race’s rich history? 34 runners will be selected to compete in the four miles and two-and-a-half furlongs steeplechase, jumping a total of 30 fences in the hopes of crossing the famous finish line first. And we’ve teamed up with William Hill to give you a £2 free bet to place in-shop on Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 April.
Since being adapted for the small screen from Diana Gabaldon's book series, Outlander has become one of the world's most renowned TV shows. However, things could have been very different had earlier plans been executed.
A former Scots businessman who masterminded an armed robbery that ended in a police officer being shot dead has been found guilty of her murder.
A scheme worth one billion pounds is being offered by the UK Government to help more than 300,000 families across Great Britain heat their home for less this year. The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to help low income households save up to £400 on their annual fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades.
Lulu has revealed that she does not ever speak before midday when she is on tour.The 75-year-old has been giving interviews ahead of her upcoming retirement tour, and despite being most familiar for her song ‘Shout’, she has disclosed that she doesn’t even as much as whisper on the morning of a show.Speaking with the BBC, the Scottish pop icon said: “I don’t speak before 12 noon. I can understand why you think I’m lying, but no, I’m very disciplined.”“I try not to come out of my room until 12.
The tragic final words of George Gilbey have been revealed after he fell 80ft to his death in a horror incident.
With 22 children and 13 grandchildren, it's no surprise that Sue Radford enjoys taking regular holidays and having some downtime. And it appears she and the family may be planning another trip this weekend for the Easter bank holiday, as the 22 Kids and Counting star was spotted clearing out her campervan this week.
The latest figures from the Scottish Government show that 460,860 people received a Council Tax Reduction (CTR) in October 2023, which means one-in-five households are being supported through the scheme, which is only available to those living north of the border.
Highlander icon Christopher Lambert has opened up on the cult movie which catapulted him to stardom and his love for Scotland, where the film was shot and set.
Stacey Solomon was not happy with a dad on her BBC show 'Sort Your Life Out' when she saw how untidy and unhelpful he was. On the BBC One programme, Loose Women star Stacey and her team help families make their homes better by clearing things they don't need, reusing old items and recycling.
Renting in the UK is now more affordable than owning your first home in nearly all UK regions - according to Halifax. The latest data shows that first-time buyers in the north west are 'better off' renting a property rather than buying a home due to higher mortgage payments.