DWP issues update on new Universal Credit payment rates for millions of people

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently announced that certain groups of older people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an award for the lower rate of the mobility component may be due the enhanced rate, following a change in the law. People over State Pension age may also be entitled to an increased award for the mobility part of PIP even if they have stopped getting the benefit.

A region in Spain popular with holidaymakers has rejected the introduction of a tourist tax. Officials in Andalusia decided against introducing a charge for visitors, saying that it was ‘premature’.

Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance during The Offspring‘s set at BottleRock Napa Valley 2024 over the weekend – check out the footage below.The singer-songwriter joined the band onstage to sing and play electric guitar on ‘Million Miles Away’ from their 2000 album ‘Conspiracy Of One’ on Sunday (May 26). It marked the first live outing for the song since 2016, per Setlist.FM.When introducing Sheeran, The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland told the audience (via Consequence): “Ed told us that one of our records was his first CD that he ever bought when he was a kid.“That really meant a lot to us, so we thought, ‘Wow, we’d love to have you come out to join us on stage’.

An osprey in a Scottish forest that became an online sensation during the Covid-19 lockdown has welcomed his first chick of the season.

An airport has released a statement after a 73-year-old British national died from a possible heart attack after a flight to Singapore hit turbulence.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has already implemented a series of benefit changes this year, with more expected in the coming months.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that there are now 6.7 million people across Scotland, England and Wales, receiving financial support through Universal Credit, a means-tested benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income, with daily living costs.

Despite the weather picking up across the UK, nothing quite beats a nice trip abroad.

Strictly's Amy Dowden has shared an emotional update which moved fans to tears. It comes as she looked back over the past year since being diagnosed with aggressive stage three cancer in May last year. Sharing a poignant video, Amy took followers through her journey of chemotherapy treatments in hospital.The moving montage also featured supportive friends and family alongside images capturing the moment when Amy began losing her hair.

The Met Office has issued an update on the Northern Lights being visible in Scotland this weekend, after forecasters predicted more dazzling light displays.

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Two men who were arrested after a huge brawl erupted in the street in Wythenshawe have been released on bail, police have confirmed.

New rules laid out by the DWP for Universal Credit claimants have come into play today following their launch yesterday (Monday, May 13).

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) crackdown on benefit claimants was taken into a higher gear today (May 13), as bosses announced the mass hiring of "external agents" to investigate people who receive Universal Credit, alongside further powers to arrest and conduct searches.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that millions of people claiming Universal Credit will see the annual uprating reflected in their monthly payments from Tuesday, May 14, however, some will have to wait until June 13 to receive the higher amount in their bank account.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that new rule changes for around 180,000 people in part-time work claiming Universal Credit will start on May 13. Those working less than half of a full-time week will have to meet their work coach more often to boost their earnings.

Dazzling displays of aurora borealis colour are possible over the skies of Greater Manchester on Sunday night, but the Met Office has warned any sightings 'will be far reduced' compared to Friday and Saturday nights due to predicted stormy weather conditions and cloud cover.

The Met Office has issued a new update for those hoping to catch a glimpse of tonight's Northern Lights display. On Friday night (May 10), Greater Manchester was treated to dazzling auroras in the skies across the region.

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Older people providing care during term-time or school holidays for children under the age of 12 may be able to boost State Pension payments by more than £6,000 over a typical 20-year retirement period. A single extra National Insurance credit currently adds around £303-a-year on to the full, New State Pension.