From today, more than half a million Scots will receive a top-up benefit payment to deal with the cost of living crisis.
The Department for Work and Pensions says it’s “acting with compassion” during “challenging global economic circumstances”.
But those on the frontline say that isn’t enough, as demand for their help spirals.
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