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Budding comedians bid to prove The Old Ones Are The Best at showcase event

The comedy show on April 1 aims to find Glasgow’s funniest older person.

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Comedy festival launches search for Glasgow’s funniest pensioner

It is part of this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Evening Standard · Feb 16

'Important milestone' as SNP launch new disability benefit across Scotland

THE Scottish Government has opened nationwide applications for a new benefit payment ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut will leave majority of pensioners worse off

THE UK Government’s “scandalous decision” to cut the eligibility of the Winter Fuel Payment will leave 85 of Scottish pensioners in poverty…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024

'This is not austerity': Labour MPs sent 'lines to take' amid spending cuts

LABOUR MPs have reportedly been told to hammer home the message “this is not austerity” after Rachel Reeves confirmed swingeing cuts to plug a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024

UK Government condemned for letting down pensioners in King’s Speech

THE Tory government has been condemned for failing to tackle the “injustice” of pensioner poverty in last week’s King’s Speech.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023

Patrick Harvie speaks out after backlash over 'older generation' comments

PATRICK Harvie has responded to criticism from Age Scotland after he suggested that SNP MSP Fergus Ewing was from a generation that had not…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Falkirk councillors urge First Minister to restore named minister for older people

Parties unanimously agreed to support the campaign being led by charity Age Scotland

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Glasgow workers urged to check if they can get £301 payment by May 19 deadline

People who receive Pension Credit are eligible for the latest £301 payment However there are many people, including Glasgow constituents, who have yet to claim it.

Glasgow Live · May 12, 2023

Scottish Labour unveils plan for Older People's Commissioner after covid pandemic tragedies

EXCLUSIVE: MSP Colin Smyth will launch a member's bill creating a post for giving older people a voice

Daily Record · May 2, 2023