Tag: benefits

Disabled woman forced to crawl into assessment building – with no access for disabled

In Brief

Kirsty Stewart - June 29, 2017

A DISABLED woman claims she was forced to crawl on her hands and knees to get up the steps into a benefit assessment centre. Maria...

Ayrshire billionaire says Scotland is “addicted to benefits”

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - May 13, 2012

BILLIONAIRE Sir Tom Hunter has blasted Scots for being addicted to social welfare. The country’s fist self-made billionaire said Scots relying on benefits have become...

Benefits cheat ordered to pay back thousands

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - November 9, 2011

A BENEFITS cheat who swindled the taxpayer out of more than £17,000 has been ordered to pay the money back. Elaine Meeks, 54, claimed £7,500...

Five share over £250k in Scottish Water bonuses

Deadline News Journalist - June 27, 2010

By Michael MacLeod FIVE Scottish Water executives received £273,000 between them in bonuses in the past year. Two of the managers at the publicly owned service...

Flybe crew catch cleaner stealing alcohol and perfume from plane

Deadline News Journalist - February 12, 2010

By Michael MacLeod AN AIRPORT cleaner has admitted stealing booze and perfume by forcing open cabin trolleys on a plane. Managers at Edinburgh Airport sacked Jamie...

Benefits boss in £70,000 scam escapes jail term

Deadline News Journalist - February 3, 2010

By Michael MacLeod A SCHEMING council benefits boss who pocketed almost £70,000 from her employers has dodged a prison sentence. Sally Birnie, 42, submitted benefit claims...

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