DWP confirms date £300 cost of living payments for millions of people due to start next month

21 Savage has announced a show at the O2 Arena in London, marking his first-ever UK concert and appearance.The rapper – real name Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph – took to Instagram to share a special homecoming post that featured clips from his childhood as well as clips of him on tour soundtracked to Skylar Grey’s ‘Coming Home’. At the end, a title card appeared, reading: “London, I’m coming home”.His biggest headlining show in the UK to date, 21 Savage will be playing at the O2 arena in London on Thursday, November 30. Baby Drill and 21 Harold will be serving as opening support for the one off date.

Social Security Scotland has issued new guidance for people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) whose circumstances change while they are transferring from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) IT system. However, the advice also applies to people in receipt of Adult or Child Disability Payments.

There are a number of one-off cost of living and winter payments on the way this year for people on State Pension.

The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has warned that struggling families face being substantially worse off than they were five years ago if benefits are not uprated with inflation. The campaign group voiced concerns that the UK Government has not yet said it will be uprating benefits next April by this September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate - due to be announced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on October 18

A new online petition is calling on the UK Government to reverse Universal Credit (UC) rule changes that affect parents of young children. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced changes to the frequency of appointments with work coaches for parents of children aged one and two-years-old in July and is set to implement further changes this Autumn for those with children up to the age of 12.

The Golden Globes have announced the full list of voters for the 81st Golden Globe Awards, which will take place Jan. 7. It totals 300 journalists. The breakdown, per the organization, is: 47% female, and 60% racially and ethnically diverse, with 26.3% Latinx, 13.3% Asian, 11% Black, and 9% Middle Eastern..

It's a common misconception that arthritis only affects the elderly. But try telling that to the parents of toddlers impacted by the agonising condition, or the 20-somethings living with it.

Everything could have turned out so differently for William McCartney.

22 Kids and Counting star Sue Radford has packed her bags and taken off on yet another trip, just a matter of days after her daughter Millie gave birth to her third child with her mum by her side as they put their long-running feud to bed.

The month of October will see an array of money changes taking place that all Scots should be aware of.

A disease that doctors know 'almost nothing' about is affecting an estimated 250,000 people in the UK. Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, is a long-term condition that can cause extreme tiredness and is most common among women.

Trailer has dropped for Netflix’s Squid Game reality series, which launches November 22 with record prize money of $4.56M.

Steven J. Horowitz In a surprise move, the France-based music-streaming service Deezer has raised its subscription prices in key territories for the second time in 12 months. On its website, the streaming company published a statement explaining the rise in costs, chalking it up to being able to provide “valuable support for artists and enhance fan experiences.” Starting on Sept.

A new survey suggests that nearly three-quarters (73%) of people with disabilities have delayed contacting an essential service provider because it seemed too daunting. This could mean they are potentially missing out on much-needed support and important information, according to credit information company Experian, which commissioned the research.

Queens Of The Stone Age have announced more tour dates across North America this December – see the newly announced dates below.Earlier this week, the band took to social media to announce their new show dates, which will see them close out their 2023 run of shows in North America this December.The newly announced North American leg of the band’s The End Is Nero tour will see them perform eight shows across the United States of America between December 5 and December 16. Shows have been confirmed for Phoenix, El Paso, Austin, Houston, Irving, Albuquerque, San Diego and Los Angeles.See the full list of tour dates below.A post shared by QOTSA (@queensofthestoneage)A Live Nation pre-sale for the new dates begins on September 21 at 10am local time using the code STUDIO, while general sales start on September 22.

Rishi Sunak has confirmed the weakening of the UK Government's green policies.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that State Pension currently provides regular financial support for 12.6 million older people across the country, including nearly one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

Olivia Rodrigo has cancelled her publicity tour in Australia days before it kicks off due to “unforeseen circumstances”.The pop star was due to host a Q&A with fans on September 22. She was also booked for a number of media interviews in promotion of her new album ‘Guts‘.A spokesperson from Universal Music Australia said [via MusicNews]: “Olivia is devastated that she won’t be able to make it, however she’s so excited to see her Australian Livies [fans] in 2024.”Rodrigo recently announced her ‘Guts World Tour’ for next year, which opens in Palm Springs, California on February 23, 2024.The singer-songwriter was set on a promo tour of Australia following her record-breaking success in the country.

Travellers arriving into the UK will soon need a travel permit as the British Government tightens up the country’s borders. In October the new ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)scheme launches for people planning to travel the following month and new countries will be added until all overseas nations are encompassed by the end of 2024.

Millions of households across Great Britain are set to receive £300 this Autumn as part of the £900 cost of living payment support, with a further £299 due next Spring. No confirmed details about a payment window or the qualifying period have been announced by the UK Government yet, despite widespread online speculation.