If you plan to work while studying in the UK, you’ll need a National Insurance number. This unique combination of numbers and letters confirms that you’re legally allowed to work in the UK. However, if you don’t intend to work, you won’t need an NI number until you decide to start working.
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Scottish benefits claimants are being reminded to take action as a key date approaches for the switch to Universal Credit.
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Scottish households are facing another “extremely long and difficult” winter after Ofgem confirmed that the energy price cap is due to rise significantly.
Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, said some customers are now facing the prospect of higher bills before they have even paid off debts built up last year.
A predicted rise in the cost of energy bills in October will come as a shock to households still struggling with debts built up last winter, Scotland’s national advice service has said.
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Unpaid carers across Ayrshire and North-East are being urged to apply for a new benefit, Carer Support Payment, which is now available to more people.
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Scots have been urged to be on their guard against cowboy firms trying to cash in on home insulation scams by falsely claiming they have ties to consumer watchdogs.
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Scots have been advised to know their rights after Carpetright announced that the majority of its stores north of the border will be closing.
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Scottish parents are being reminded that they could be eligible for financial help with school clothing and shoes as youngsters prepare to head back to the classroom.
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Scottish households who rely on gas prepayment meters have been urged to ensure that they are kept topped up over summer, even if their heating is not being used.
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Scottish shoppers have been urged to be on their guard against scams as Amazon Prime Day approaches.
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