£301 cost of living payments due to start for people on Tax Credits this week

People all across the country have been receiving the first of a series of cost of living payments.

Blake Lively was spotted rocking a whole new 'do on the set of her new film, Lively is going ginger for the new part, ditching her famous, long blonde locks to become a redhead for the role.Waiting around between shots on the set in New Jersey, Lively was seen wearing a long brown dress which she paired with penny loafers and high socks.Lively stars in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling book,, opposite Justin Baldoni, who is also directing the film.Lively will star as Lily Bloom, a small-town college graduate who moves to Boston with hopes of opening a flower shop. Baldoni stars as Ryle Kincaid, the neurosurgeon Lily meets upon her arrival who has an aversion to serious romance. In addition to having a starring role in the film, Lively — who was pegged to the project back in January -- will be an executive producer on the film alongside Hoover, Steve Sarowitz, Andrew Calof and Baldoni.After becoming a «BookTok» cultural phenomenon with over 2 billion views on her TikTok hashtag, Hoover became the best-selling novelist in the U.S.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging all pensioners on a low income to check whether they could be eligible for Pension Credit, a means-tested benefit worth over £3,500 each year on average. Applications made before Friday, May 19 which later turn out to be successful will also qualify for the £301 means-tested cost of living payment.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently estimated that more than one million people in receipt of Tax Credits received the £301 cost of living lump sum during the May 2-9 payment window. However, it has also issued new guidance for anyone who believes they qualify for the payment, but have not received it.

More than eight million households across Great Britain are expected to have received a £301 lump sum payment by May 17 as part of the £900 means-tested cost of living financial support from the UK Government. Payments have been made directly to eligible claimants in receipt of qualifying benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) since April 25.

Christine Baumgartner has filed for divorce from The Bodyguard star Kevin Costner. Christine, 49, and Kevin, 68, wed in 2004 and share three children together. According to dad-of-seven Kevin’s representatives, the circumstances of the pending divorce are “out of his control”, with clothing designer Christine having citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the breakdown of their marriage.They said: “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr.

More than seven million households across the UK have now received a £301 cost of living payment directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). A ‘small number’ of payments have still to be made and will continue until May 17, 2023.

dad-of-seven Kevin’s representatives, the circumstances of the pending divorce are “out of his control”, with clothing designer Christine having citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the breakdown of their marriage. They said: “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action.

Wow, as far as Hollywood breakups go, this is a real surprise. After an impressive 18 years of marriage, Kevin Costner is getting a divorce!

A further £9 million has been made available to help people in Scotland who are struggling to heat their homes due to soaring energy bills and the cost of living.

Calling it quits. Kevin Costner’s wife, Christine Costner, has filed for divorce.

Kevin Costner's wife, Christine Costner, has filed for divorce.Christine filed the documents to terminate her marriage with the actor on Monday, after more than 18 years of marriage.A rep for Kevin confirmed the news of their split in a statement to ET Tuesday afternoon, stating, «It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action.»«We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time,» the statement concluded.In the filing, Christine cited irreconcilable differences as the grounds for divorce, reports.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update after their cost of living payments were paused during last week's bank holiday weekend.

Two petitions which called on the UK Government to provide additional cost of living support for people claiming disability benefits are to be debated by MPs in Parliament. Marsha De Cordova MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked to open the debate on May 22 where MPs from all parties can take part, and the UK Government will send a minister to respond.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic What’s 420 divided by 90? While you ponder that, take in the news that, on the eve of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday, he and Billy Strings have released their own birthday present to the world — a surprise collaboration called “California Sober,” which, as you might be able to guess from the title, celebrates weed as its own form of moderation. It’s the first song to come out under Strings’ new deal with Reprise Records, after a long run with Rounder. The music video portrays the two collaborators and band members recording their parts individually, although a framing device has Strings getting on a bus — presumably Nelson’s — that is emitting a prolific amount of smoke by the time he exits at the end. Strings, a young neo-bluegrass picker who now sells out shows across the country, is seen with a joint hanging out of his mouth as he pulls off one of the acoustic solos he’s famous for, while wearing a shirt that rhymes “doobie” with “Scooby.” Nelson is not so demonstrative in his choice of cannabis, having reportedly given up smoking for edibles and other lung-protecting variations some years back.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update on how many cost of living payments have been made so far.

Benefit claimants all across the country will have begun to see the first Cost of Living payment of the year land into their bank accounts today.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will soon issue its first wave of Cost of Living payment for 2023.

With another weekend comes a brand-new bunch of films and TV shows dropping on streaming services. If you’re wondering what new content you can sink your teeth into this weekend, we’ve done the leg work for you.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in August last year there were 956,448 people receiving weekly payments for Carer’s Allowance, including 83,196 living in Scotland.