DWP issues update for everyone claiming benefits before March last year

coronavirus pandemic. Some 9.8 million workers across the UK have been supported through the furlough scheme, which has seen over one million companies claiming financial help to pay employees wages since April 2020.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) suspended face-to-face assessments for health-related benefits in March 2020 to help protect claimants from coronavirus.These interviews remain paused while the UK navigates another national lockdown in order to prevent the spread of the new, virulent strain of Covid-19.When you make a claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) you are sent a Limited Capability for Work questionnaire, also known as an ESA50, to complete and return.

Game Of Thrones author George RR Martin has revealed he’s written “hundreds of pages” of the sixth installment in his A Song Of Ice And Fire fantasy saga.The Winds Of Winter, which Martin started writing more than a decade ago, is edging closer to its completion.

Nicola Sturgeon said restrictions “are working” as infection levels dip, but in a statement at the Scottish Parliament warned the pandemic is still not under enough control. Sturgeon said: “The current lockdown, including the stay at home except for essential purposes requirement, needs to remain in place until at least the end of February.” Alarm at the spread of mutated covid-19 has forced the whole of the UK to cope with serious restrictions covering all aspects of daily life.

here.Existing bookings made for early in 2021 have now been pushed back due to the latest government lockdown advice.The cottages site says customers can either change the date of their booking, get a refund in the form of vouchers or get a full cash refund depending on the customer's preference.Bookings are now being taken for after 8th March.HolidayCottages says: "Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on the 27th January 2021 that schools will not re-open until the 8th March at the

Douglas Ross, the Scottish Conservative leader, will today say that the First Minister is willing to risk Scotland’s economic recovery by ramping up the SNP’s push for another referendum before Christmas The Tory leader will use a speech on Monday to respond to renewed SNP demands for a second re-run vote and the threat to legislate for a referendum without the Section 30 powers from the UK government.Ross hit out at the so-called wildcat referendum plan contained in Constitutional Secretary

Unison outlined concerns about staff safety and “democratic legitimacy” due to the pandemic.

coronavirus vaccine, providing testing and giving financial support throughout the pandemic. The Prime Minister 's visit has been deemed "not essential" by Nicola Sturgeon who emphasised that cross-border travelling was still discouraged.

Rebel Wilson, 40, revealed what has been one of the most “interesting” results of her weight loss transformation over the past year: the different treatment she has experienced. “I think what’s been really interesting is how other people treat you,” the Pitch Perfect star revealed on the Jan. 27 episode of the Australian radio show, The Morning Crew with Hughesy, Ed and Erin.

Kilmarnock last night.

After she and her family contracted coronavirus last year, Tanya Bardsley has shared an update on their health and revealed if the virus has caused any long-term damage.The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, who has ditched booze and is working out in lockdown, tested positive for the virus, along with her husband Phil, daughter Gabriella and her mum Julie. Speaking exclusively to OK! Online, the mum-of-four explained: "We're all fine now.

halting of plans for seven-day testing in schools amid concerns over the new variant, also means pupils could face just as much disruption as before Christmas, with many spending weeks and sometimes months having to self-isolate. Andrew Dawson, head of St Mary's Catholic High School in Astley, Wigan, said: "A return after February half term is looking a little optimistic.

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fight. A man was stabbed and seriously hurt, though his condition was not said to be life-threatening.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who have had their award extended because of the coronavirus pandemic have still not been officially informed.

Covid-19 is higher than at the height of the pandemic last spring.

Nicola Sturgeon "acted in an honourable way" after former colleague Alex Salmond reportedly claimed she breached the ministerial code by misleading the Scottish Parliament. Former first minister Mr Salmond's submissions to an inquiry into sexual assault claims against him have been obtained by national newspapers, in which he claims Ms Sturgeon's evidence over when she knew about the allegations was "simply untrue".

teaching will not resume for January or February. Only small numbers of students will be allowed back including those who stayed on campus over the winter break and where attendance is "critical" and cannot be postponed or done remotely.