DWP announces new opportunities for over one million Universal Credit claimants across the UK

The UK Government's decision not to extend the £20 uplift to those on legacy benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to support them during the coronavirus pandemic was a "radical and unprecedented departure" from decades of benefits policy, the High Court has heard.

Former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson has said US TV news is in “dead trouble” as it loses audiences under the age of 60.

The High Court will hear a legal challenge today over the UK Government's decision not to extend the £20 uplift to those on legacy benefits to support them during the coronavirus pandemic.

More than two million benefit claimants could be due £1,500 in back payments if the UK Government loses a legal case due to be heard later this week on whether it was fair to exclude people on legacy benefits from receiving extra Coronavirus financial support.

Laura Whitmore has escaped the UK with a trip to New York City following the lightening of restrictions.The presenter invited fans along on her trip via a series of uploads to her social media channels.The TV star visited The Edge which is the official highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Before sharing photos from the deck, the star showed off the view from the pavement before she made her way up.

Beach House have announced the release of a new album called ‘Once Twice Melody’ as well as a spring UK and European tour.The Baltimore duo – comprised of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally – last released a full-length record in 2018 with ‘7‘. Their forthcoming eighth studio album will arrive on February 18 via Bella Union.

Ireland will face a tough task this weekend when New Zealand come to Dublin.

Placebo have announced details of their new album ‘Never Let Me Go’.The band took to Instagram today (November 4) to share the news and artwork which you can view below.Fans are being invited to pre-order the band’s eighth album from 9am next Tuesday (November 9) from their official store to gain access to pre-sale tickets for a forthcoming UK and European tour in 2022.No tour dates have been released yet or the actual release date of the album, but pre-sale tickets for the tour go on sale

Eagles have announced an additional support act for their 2022 European stadium tour.The legendary band will hit the road next summer in celebration of their 50th anniversary.

Spiritualized have announced a new album and tour dates for 2022. ‘Everything Was Beautiful’ is set for release in February, with UK shows following in April and May.The first new album since 2018’s ‘And Nothing Hurt’, the new record took time to complete, with mixes going back and forth for a whole year, thanks to the dense layers of music on it.

Fresh off the back of what has been described as "one of the greatest heavyweight bouts" of all time, Tyson Fury has today confirmed a new 'Audience With' homecoming tour of the UK.

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) will ramp up the number of Universal Credit claimants it is investigating for benefit fraud in the run up to Christmas, it has claimed.

Beatles attraction in Liverpool as part of today’s (October 27) Budget.Details are unclear as to what the project will be and how it will differ from the current museum dedicated to the Fab Four in the city.The development is part of an £850million investment to protect museums, galleries, libraries and local culture across the UK.Speaking in the House Of Commons, Sunak said: “Thanks to the Culture Secretary [Nadine Dorries], over 800 regional museums and libraries will be renovated, restored,

Bon Iver have announced a series of US shows across the first half of 2022.The tour will see the band head across Texas, New York, Louisiana, Maine, Pennsylvania and a number of other US states between March and June. The US dates will precede Bon Iver’s rescheduled UK and European tour dates in October and November.The shows will be supported by either Dijon or Bonny Light Horseman.

Will Young has announced the release of a new greatest hits album and tour to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of his Pop Idol win.