DWP shares new update for people paying energy bills through benefit deductions ahead of October price rise

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an important update for anyone making a claim for New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA). In an update on the official JSA section of the Gov.co.uk website, it states that the time it takes for DWP to contact you after you apply for New Style JSA has changed from within 10 days to within 14 days.

Downing Street has said that "it does not believe" the death of the Queen will not affect plans to freeze energy bills. The confirmation comes after an official period of Nation Morning began at midnight on Friday, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday afternoon (September 8).

Blood Orange has announced a new EP titled ‘Four Songs’ that is set to arrive later this month.Upon its release on September 16, ‘Four Songs’ will mark Blood Orange’s — real name Dev Hynes — first project with his new label, RCA Records. Contributors on the forthcoming EP include Eva Tolkin, Erika de Casier and Brooklyn singer-songwriter Ian Isiah.Hynes has previewed ‘Four Songs’ by sharing the EP’s self-produced opener, ‘Jesus Freak Lighter’.

Julie Chin, the Oklahoma news anchor that suffered the beginning of a stroke during a live broadcast, is opening up about the tense moments. The journalist made an appearance on the Today show where co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie caught up with Chin four days after the incident.

Manchester council is set to open public libraries as 'warm banks' this winter as the city faces a grim combination of falling temperatures and rising energy bills.

Kelly Ripa is now back in New York City having waved goodbye to her family's idyllic summer getaway.MORE: Kelly Ripa wows in sporty bikini in holiday photo alongside Mark ConsuelosThe Live star and her husband Mark Consuelos were joined by their three grown-up children, Michael, Lola and Joaquin, on the vacation - and they all shared some stunning photos from their time away.Michael even revealed on Instagram in a rare post that they were joined by a famous friend during their time abroad too.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story The family are incredibly close to Albert Bianchini, former producer of Live With Regis and Kelly and the executive producer for Kelly and Mark's production company Milojo Productions.MORE: Kelly Ripa's family change involving youngest son Joaquin revealedMORE: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin's big milestone revealedMichael posted a photo of himself posing by the pool on Instagram, tagging Albert as the photographer. "Made in Heaven," he simply captioned the post.

Rafael Nadal has broken his silence on his wife's health for the first time since multiple reports emerged that Mery Perello had been hospitalised over concerns with her pregnancy. The world No 3 is expecting his first child with his partner of 17 years and has addressed concerns over her condition as she remains in Mallorca while he is competing at the US Open.

Liz Truss repeatedly declined to spell out her plans to tackle soaring energy bills, just 48 hours before she is tipped to become the next prime minister.

Oliver Hudson was feeling very frustrated after he put himself in a potentially dangerous situation while driving to work on Friday.SEE: Oliver Hudson sparks envy among fans with surprising glimpse inside family homeThe son of Goldie Hawn took to Instagram to post a concerning video that saw him stranded in his car on the side of the freeway after he ran out of gas. Oliver couldn't believe his predicament, and neither could his sister, Kate Hudson, who was among the first to express her disbelief over his situation.WATCH: Oliver Hudson gets stranded on the freeway - and he's not happyOliver began the video by showing off his dashboard which revealed his empty tank as he sat in the vehicle with his hazards on.

A 23-year-old disabled woman may have to move in with OAPs at a nursing home as she can’t afford to pay for electricity to power her life-saving equipment.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Adding to its slate of auteurs from all over the world, Raphael Berdugo’s Cité Films has boarded “The Fire Doll,” from Chilean director-to-track Niles Atallah (“Rey”) and “Left Over,” from San Sebastian Gold Shell winning Turkish director Yesim Ustaoglu (“Pandora’s Box”). Produced by Catalina Vergara at Chile’s Globo Rojo Films, “The Fire Doll” (“La muñeca de fuego”) is one of the 14 projects to be pitched at this month’s San Sebastian Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, one of the Spanish festival’s centerpiece industry events. Atallah, whose second film, “Rey,” won a Rotterdam Special Jury Prize in 2017, turns in “The Fire Doll” to the transformation process experienced by a 9-year-old girl, Aurora, who loses part of her memory and goes to her the countryside to spend Easter wither father, an alcoholic in remission.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has shared an exciting update after sharing a video his co-star Jenny Newby had recorded. Earlier this year fans were left concerned when Jenny didn't appear alongside her best pal and on-screen partner at the Bafta TV awards.

Instagram page where she thanks to her pal and fellow couch potato. Stood on the decking of her famed static home, she began: "Hiya Lee, it's only me. I've got my BAFTA! "I know I couldn't be there with you on the night – I swapped my evening gown for my theatre gown, and my black stockings for surgical stockings, and my silver clutch bag for a catheter bag.

The Hairy Bikers' Si King has given a health update on his close friend Dave Mylers after the popular chef was diagnosed with cancer. Dave, 64, went public with his diagnosis in May but is yet to reveal the type of cancer he is suffering from. During a live cooking presentation at Bolton Food and Drink Festival, Si, 55, shared some insight into his co-star's cancer battle.

George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth have been enjoying some time off together with their two daughters, Elliott and Harper.MORE: How George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth made their $6.5m New York apartment a homeThe journalist has been away from Good Morning America for the past couple of weeks in order to take a break and spend a few precious moments with family.VIDEO: Ali Wentworth jokes she's divorcing George Stephanopoulos live on GMAWhile the summer winds down, so does their fun, which Ali summarized with a hilariously candid snapshot on social media.Sharing a picture of herself eating an ice cream with a rather upset look on her face, she wrote: "Strong feelings about summer ending…."MORE: George Stephanopoulos' wife Ali Wentworth suffered badly during Covid pandemic - in her own wordsMany of her fans agreed with her, citing that they didn't want it to end, and for Ali, it marked a return to normalcy and time away from their kids.As the Labor Day weekend rolls around, so does the return to school for Harper and a return to college away from home for Elliott.

Molly-Mae Hague has shared a house update at her £4million six-bedroom Cheshire mansion as she showed off some living room art and let her followers have a peek into her office. The 23 year old former Love Island star moved into the extravagant house with her boyfriend of three years, Tommy Fury, 23, earlier this year and she's been busy renovating it to her taste since they moved in.

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update for people on tax credits waiting for their first installment of the £650 cost of living payment.

In June, the fast-rising New York rapper Lil Tjay was one of two victims shot at a shopping center in Edgewater, New Jersey. Tjay was taken to the hospital that evening and underwent successful emergency surgery.

New research by energy supplier Utilita suggests that households reliant on oven cooking could save more than £600 per year by changing the way they prepare food and the appliance they use to make it. Batch cooking, simmering instead of boiling and choosing the right pot size, could help cut costs this winter.