DWP will pay nearly £200 each week for one of 25 medical conditions - full list

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning to increase all parts of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from April 6.

There’s nothing quite like recharging your batteries with an escape to the countryside and waking up to breathtaking views of rolling green fields. With warmer and brighter months ahead, many of us will be planning rural getaways in the coming weeks, and, while camping is a popular way to reconnect with nature it’s not for everyone - especially for those who like their home comforts.

The next wave of high street bank closures is coming this month, with Barclays, Halifax and Lloyds set to close 48 branches in April alone. This includes one in Greater Manchester, but even more are set to follow later this year.

People on devolved benefits and payments administered and delivered by Social Security Scotland will see payment rates rise from Monday. It was announced in December the Scottish Government would uprate benefits by 6.7 per cent from April 1 for the next financial year - in line with Consumer Price Index inflation rate in September of last year.

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Millions of older people in receipt of the New or Basic State Pension are set for a significant boost this year after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed payments will rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8, 2024. Those with additional State Pension elements or deferred payments, will see an uplift of 6.7 per cent.

Last week, Princess Catherine of Wales made the brave admission that she had been diagnosed with cancer via a video message released to the public.

EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott’s production company has a new UK television chief.

The boss of British Gas owner Centrica, Chris O'Shea, who earlier this year said there is "no point" trying to explain his salary, saw his pay nearly double to close to £4 million last year. His total pay in 2023 was £8.2 million, up from £4.5 million the previous year, according to the company's annual report released on Tuesday.

Papa Johns is set to close 43 of its UK stores, including four in north west England.

A burger restaurant where staff are purposely rude to customers has issued an update after its Manchester branch was put on the market. The lease for Karen's Diner, which opened in Prestwich in 2022, was listed on Rightmove prompting questions about its future.

High street fashion retailer Ted Baker is set to go into administration - putting nearly 1,000 jobs at risk.

An online petition urging the UK Government to increase the current Basic State Pension payment rate from £156.20 to £203.85 each week has now passed the 10,000 signature threshold and is entitled to an official written response, most-likely from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Lloyds Banking Group which includes the Bank of Scotland has set out plans to axe another 53 high street bank branches which will include sites in Scotland.

A new study has revealed the cheapest and most expensive areas in Scotland for a pint at a Wetherspoon pub.

Those wanting to snap up the popular Disney+ £1.99 per month subscription deal are being warned there's only hours left to act. The Disney Plus deal is proving hugely popular, as both new and existing customers are eligible for the sizeable discount.

Millions of people claiming their State Pension can look forward to an inflation-busting boost next month when payments rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8. Under the wages growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, those on the full New State Pension can expect an annual increase of £902, while those on the full Basic State Pension will see an uplift of £692.

Ellise Shafer The nominations have been revealed for this year’s Olivier Awards, which celebrate the best in British theater. Among the acting nominees are Sarah Jessica Parker for “Plaza Suite,” Sarah Snook for “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and David Tennant for his turn as Macbeth.

A high street bank is offering new customers a large sum up to £220 if they switch over to their services. HSBC has launched the new offer to people that are opening a current account and looking to regularly save money.

The 2024 Oscars clocked up a number of historic firsts and achievements - and topping the bill was British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who ended his 22-year wait for an Academy Award.