DWP announcement means thousands of people struggling with bills will benefit

Halle Bailey is having a tough time following her pregnancy.

These last few months have not been a simple time for Prince William. Now, insiders are laying out just how much pressure and tension he’s feeling as he grapples with the responsibility of royal duties amid dual cancer diagnoses for his loved ones.

Stephen Mulhern has become an instantly recognisable face on TV and mind-puzzling game shows – leading him to share a kiss with co-host Holly Willoughby.The Dancing On Ice host, 47, also had a whirlwind romance with an EastEnders star and revealed a 'sad' admission about his love life. Now, the star has set the rumour mill spinning after being spotted getting close to Josie Gibson outside a London television studio.The dynamic duo were reportedly there to film the last ever episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, and they pictured holding hands as they strolled outside on Saturday, 13 April.

Helen Flanagan laughed as she declared 'for once' to fans as she gave them a glimpse at her child-free evening. The actress has been back in good spirits and sharing parts of her life on social media after a recent struggle with her mental health.

State Pensions and benefits increased earlier this week after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) applied the annual uprating. More than 12 million people will see State Pension payments rise by 8.5 per cent while those on benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will receive a 6.7 per cent increase.

Long-serving presenter Garry Richardson is set to leave BBC Radio Four's Today programme this autumn, after 50 years with the corporation, it has been announced.

As Katherine Ryan juggles three children and a booming career, she is the first to admit that life can be, well, a little hectic. at times But chatting with OK!, the hilarious and outspoken Canadian-born comic explains why she is taking the time to appreciate the little moments with her brood. “I’ve realised that life is so fleeting, which has made me appreciate those little moments with my kids so much more.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Lucius has signed with Fantasy Records for future album releases, including the first to come down the chute in the deal, an all-new re-recording of the group’s seminal “Wildewoman” album. Set for release May 31, “Wildewoman (The New Recording)” will include 12-13 freshly recorded tracks, including songs with featured appearances by Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford and Devon Gilfillian.

began dating Prince William in 2003 following their meeting at St. Andrews University in Scotland.The couple subsequently married in 2011 after several years of courtship, later welcoming children Prince George, 10, Prince Louis, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 8. Because of her longterm bond with William, 41, the now-Princess of Wales, 42, had been thrust into the spotlight as a young adult, having an up and down relationship with the British press.

Millions of older people in receipt of the New or Basic State Pension are set for a significant boost this year after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed payments will rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8, 2024. Those with additional State Pension elements or deferred payments, will see an uplift of 6.7 per cent.

St. Vincent just announced she’s swinging into venues all over North America for the ‘All Born Screaming Tour’ in support of her upcoming album with the same name.Along the way, the “Roslyn” singer who’s sometimes known as Annie Clark will stop into Brooklyn’s newly opened Paramount Theatre for a pair of back-to-back gigs on Tuesday, Sept.

as a “great source of comfort” amid her ongoing health battles, she announced her to the world without her husband by her side.According to a “palace source” that recently spoke with , this was a deliberate choice made by the . "It is a message from the princess about her health, and she wanted to personally deliver the message on her own," the source said.

respective cancer treatments.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be hoping for a temporary return to the UK’s royal fold, and have reportedly reached out to the Prince and Princess of Wales to make it happen.“A reconciliation with Harry and Meghan is totally possible, 100%,” the King’s former butler, Grant Harrold, exclusively told The Post. “I can believe, without any doubt, that Harry will be in touch with Kate and William and offering his help — whether they accept it or not is a very different matter, but I honestly believe Harry would have reached out personally and Meghan.”“Sadly, it’s times like this that brings families together and blood is thicker than water,” added Harrold.While they want to help the struggling royal family at a time of great emotional distress, it’s believed that the Sussexes are only interested in returning as working royals “on their own terms.”The Post revealed in February that Charles had been toying with the idea of having Harry back on a temporary basis, despite the Duke being kept at arm’s length from ongoing succession talks.But it soon emerged that Prince William was reportedly “blocking” Harry’s return to the royal fold in a desperate bid to protect his ailing wife.Harrold’s hopeful comments echo a similar sentiment expressed by royal commentator and historian Richard Fitzwilliams, who said the current situation could provide the “perfect opportunity” to mend the royal rift.“This is a dread situation, a major operation followed by cancer,” he said this week.

Kate Garraway is reportedly "struggling" and is "considering options" after opening up about her £800,000 debt - a sum that accumulated after caring for her late husband Derek Draper during his four year health battle. Derek sadly passed away in January at age 56 after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020, which subsequently saw him spend 100 days in a coma and require round-the-clock care and treatment. And Kate recently revealed that despite having a "well paid job", she "couldn't make it work" with her finances, due to the staggering cost of care.

People living in Scotland are in a unique position as there will be 15 benefits and payments only available for those living north of the border by the end of this year. A pilot rollout of Carer Support Payment is already underway in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles and will gradually replace all new claims for Carer's Allowance, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Cat Burns has announced details of her debut album ‘Early Twenties’, as well as new UK and European tour dates. Find ticket details below.The multi-BRIT-nominated artist from South London has shared details of her first studio album, which is set to arrive on 12 July via Since ’93/Sony RCA.It comes following the release of her latest single ‘Alone’, which was co-written and produced by award-winning British producer Steve Mac (Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Charli XCX).“‘Early Twenties’ is my love letter to this period of time in my life,” Burns said of the new announcement in a press release.“It’s my attempt at showcasing the highs and lows of being in your early twenties.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has pulled out of her Celebrity Big Brother final commitments after struggling with her post-eviction backlash.

Radiohead‘s Colin Greenwood has announced How To Disappear, his new photo book that documents the bassist’s life with the band.How To Disappear marks Greenwood’s first book and was two decades in the making. It explores candid moments of Radiohead’s journey from 2003 up until their latest album, 2016’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool‘.According to a press release, the book features candid moments of the group on stage, backstage, in the rehearsal room, behind the scenes, on tour, at work and at play through a time Greenwood refers to as “our middle years: all the joy and doubt and confidence and uncertainty we would oscillate between.”The book also includes a revealing essay written by the bassist about his life in the band.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a small update to the way that free prescriptions work across the country, with a change that reflects how benefits have transformed in recent years.

Bill Maher is heading to CNN.