The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Social Security Bill Passed - Legislation Will Protect People Claiming Benefits Against Inflation

[IMG][/IMG] Payments to people in receipt of benefits will be protected from inflation after the Scottish Parliament passed the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday 3 December 2024. The new Act places a legal obligation on Scottish Ministers to annually increase all benefits delivered under the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 in line with inflation. [Read Full Article]