DWP urged to adopt £25 a week boost for Universal Credit families

A group of Love Island stars from the current season have reunited outside the villa, ahead of tonight's final, 31 July. George Fensom, Tink Reading, Andre Furtado, Gabby Jeffery, and Kodie Murphy, who all failed to find love on the show, were invited to the elegant Fumo Italian restaurant in Birmingham.Tink, who snogged islander Montel in Casa Amor while he was coupled up with Leah, posted a video of her fellow islanders as they all enjoy sipping on cocktails.

When it comes to supermarket sweet treats, the caterpillar cake is one of the favourite among Brits. Colin the Caterpillar from Marks and Spencer has been a popular choice for many children’s parties - and some adults too - for three decades.

Miles Kane has announced details of a UK headline tour for 2024 behind his new album – see dates below and buy tickets here.The singer will release new album ‘One Man Band’ on August 4, and head out on a short run of acoustic dates to mark the release.Early next year, he will then kick off a full UK tour at Leeds’ O2 Academy on January 25, with the tour then running until early February where it ends with a London gig at Electric Ballroom on February 9.See the full list of dates below. Tickets go on sale on August 2 at 10am BST and you can buy yours here.JANUARY 202425 – Leeds, O2 Academy26 – Bristol, O2 Academy27 – Birmingham, O2 Institute29 – Oxford, O2 Academy30 – Nottingham, Rock City‌FEBRUARY 20241 – Glasgow, SWG3 Galvanizers2 – Newcastle, NX3 – Manchester, O2 Ritz5 – Cambridge, Junction6 – Southampton, Engine Rooms8 – Brighton, Concorde 29 – London, Electric BallroomSpeaking to NME‘s Liberty Dunworth in April, Kane said his upcoming album captures the energy and essence of his earlier work: “There was a conscious effort that I wanted to make it super upbeat.

Anas Sarwar will use a review of universal credit by an incoming Labour Government to push for the end of the two-child benefit cap.

A train operator has issued a warning to passengers to check services before they travel over planned rail strikes on Saturday.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new rule change this week that will see parents of children aged one and two on Universal Credit attend more face-to-face meetings with work coaches to help them prepare for employment. The appointments will include exploring steps to improve their skills, identifying support needs, learning about childcare provision, and boosting their confidence.

Lana Del Rey.According to an indictment, and reported by CTV News, 40-year-old Denys Mallet  “knowingly made threats to cause death or bodily harm” to the singer between January 1, 2022 and July 6, 2023.He was arrested ahead of Del Rey’s performance at Festival d’été de Québec in Canada earlier this month.It comes after Del Rey was granted a temporary restraining order against a man she alleged stole one of her cars.Back in 2018, the singer also spoke out after a man who stalked her was sentenced to serve one year in prison.Michael Shawn Hunt, who was 43 at the time, was intercepted a block away from the singer’s Amway Center show in Orlando, Florida that February after the police received a tip about a potential kidnapping.In 2016, a man was also sentenced to nearly three months in prison for breaking into Lana Del Rey‘s home. That same year, the star was granted a restraining order against two Russian fans who reportedly threatened her and screamed at her in public.Elsewhere, the singer was spotted this week working a shift at a waffle house in Alabama.

It was a culture shock for a 16-year-old Jovan Kirovski when he swapped the sunshine and the beaches of California for a bedroom in Swinton, but as one of America's brightest talents at the time, he knew Manchester was too good to turn down if he was to make it.

As police in Hoover, Alabama continue to investigate what happened to Carlee Russell, her most recent Twitter posts are now coming to light.

A gang of five men who hunted down and brutally murdered a dad and attacked his brother have been jailed for at least 125 years.

The England and Wales Cricket Board have been urged to rethink their decision not to hold an Ashes Test at Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford in 2027.

The case of the Alabama woman who went missing after supposedly helping a toddler on the interstate just took a MAJOR turn.

EXCLUSIVE: The UK has a new South Asian-focused film talk show.

Depeche Mode have announced extra UK and European dates to their 2024 tour– find all the details below.Last week, the band announced a new leg of gigs as part of their world tour behind last year’s ‘Memento Mori’ LP.Now, they’ve added a second date at London’s The O2 on January 24, 2024, and a third gig in Cologne on April 8.Having played at London’s Twickenham Stadium last month as part of a wider European tour, Depeche Mode will return to the UK for further gigs on Birmingham (January 24), Manchester (29) and Glasgow (31) as well as the two London shows.See the full updated tour schedule below and buy tickets here.A post shared by Depeche Mode (@depechemode)A post shared by Depeche Mode (@depechemode)JANUARY 202422 – London, The O224 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena27 – London, The O229 – Manchester, AO Arena31 – Glasgow, OVO HydroFEBRUARY 20243 – Dublin, 3Arena6 – Antwerp, Sportpaleis8 – Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome10 – Copenhagen, Royal Arena13 – Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena15 – Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena17 – Hamburg, Barclays Arena20 – Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena22 – Prague, O2 Arena24 – Prague, O2 Arena27 – Lodz, Atlas Arena29 – Lodz, Atlas ArenaMARCH 20243 – Paris, Accor Arena5 – Paris, Accor Arena7 – Munich, Olympiahalle12 – Madrid, Wizink Centre14 – Madrid, Wizink Centre16 – Barcelona, Palau Sant Jordi19 – Lisbon, Altice Arena21 – Bilbao, BEC23 – Torino, Pala Alpitour26 – Budapest, MVM Dome28 – Milan, Mediolanum Forum30 – Milan, Mediolanum ForumAPRIL 20243 – Cologne, Lanxess Arena5 – Cologne, Lanxess Arena8 – Cologne, Lanxess ArenaDepeche Mode kicked off their 2023 ‘Memento Mori’ world tour in Sacramento, California back in March. They’re currently out on the road in Europe, with that stint due to wrap up next month.

The UK Government recently set a new target to save at least £1.3billion in 2023-24 through its dedicated counter fraud and error resource. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said this will be a significant increase on the £1.1billion savings achieved last year, cracking down further on those exploiting the benefits system and stealing from those who most need help.

Tamzin Outhwaite has led the tributes after the sad death of Holly Willoughby's mother-in-law. The Eastenders star is related to the This Morning presenter, and is said to be 'devastated' after Sandra's passing, who is Holly's husband Dan Baldwin's mother.

Depeche Mode have announced new UK, Ireland and European tour dates for 2024 – find all the details below.The duo – comprising Dave Gahan and Martin Gore – are due to hit the road once again early next year in support of their 15th and most recent album, ‘Memento Mori’, which came out in March.Having played at London’s Twickenham Stadium last month as part of a wider European tour, Depeche Mode will return to the capital for a concert at The O2 on January 22, 2024. Further gigs are scheduled for Birmingham (January 24), Manchester (29) and Glasgow (31).The band will then head to Dublin on February 3 before returning to Europe for concerts in numerous cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon and Budapest.

Two areas of Greater Manchester have been ranked among the top 10 best - and worst- for a night out in the country.

Lil Uzi Vert has shared details of their upcoming headlining tour of the United States in support of their third studio album, ‘Pink Tape’.The tour, announced on Friday (July 7), will begin on October 21 at The Armory in Minneapolis. It will continue for another month, wrapping in Philadelphia at the city’s Wells Fargo Center.

Thania Garcia Lil Uzi Vert will be performing in venues across the U.S. later this fall for the newly-announced “Pink Tape” tour in support of their latest, 26-track album album “Pink Tape.” The 17-date trip will be Uzi’s first headlining jaunt since 2018’s “Endless Summer Tour,” and is slated to begin on Oct. 21 in Minneapolis, before making numerous stops across major cities like Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, New York City, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Denver, among other cities. They will close the tour with a special hometown performance in Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center on Nov. 22. “Pink Tape,” the follow-up to the rapper’s 2020 record, “Pluto x Baby Pluto,” is expected to be one of the top rap releases of the year when it arrives on U.S. charts next week. It features guest verses from Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon and more.