Major changes to Universal Credit and benefit payments start today

Brexit.Today (February 16), MPs are set to question Digital and Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage over the government’s handling of Brexit negotiations which failed to achieve a visa-free deal for touring parties in the European Union.Many within the UK music industry were left reeling in anger at Dinenage’s response to a debate in Parliament last week where she again rejected the idea of a visa-free “musicians passport” for artists and crew, and repeated claims that the EU was at fault despite

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is writing to all customers who currently receive their State Pension or benefit payments into a Post Office card account (POca).The letter informs claimants that the POca service is closing and asks them to provide alternative account details.POca has been a way for people to access their money since 2003 and was introduced to provide a ‘simple’ banking facility for those without regular bank accounts, but the UK Government’s contract with the Post Office

Anthony Stewart Head has spoken out about allegations of abuse against Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon. The 66-year-old played “Watcher” Rupert Giles on the popular series, starring  Sarah Michelle Gellar, from 1997-2003. “I am gutted. I’m seriously gutted…I have been up most of the night just running through my memories thinking, ‘What did I miss?'” he said on British network ITV’s This Morning on Thursday, Feb. 11.

Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit payments ‘must be extended for at least a year’ to prevent hundreds of thousands of families falling into poverty, MPs have warned.The temporary uplift was introduced at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and is in place until the end of March.However, the UK Government is under mounting pressure to extend the additional financial support, but has not yet said whether it will do so.A new report from the Work and Pensions Committee strongly advises that

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.

On the heels of The Crown season four, which gave us some MAJOR content revolving around the late Princess Diana, there’s another biopic covering the princess we all love!

Kristen Stewart is gearing up to make her debut as late Princess Diana in director Pablo Larraín’s upcoming Spencer biopic — but the A-list actress shouldn’t expect to receive praise from the British royal family.

direct to your inboxFrom April, the DWP will be changing how much millions of people on benefits in the UK get paid.The State Pension will rise by 2.5%, while benefits will rise by 0.5%.The changes are set to come into place on April 12.Below is the Daily Record's comprehensive summary of the new weekly benefit rates for 2021 to 2022 and the increased amount, listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find the one you’re looking for.Weekly rates are shown, unless otherwise stated.Care

Castlemilk, Croftfoot and King’s Park, has criticised the UK government for last week ruling out legislation that would prevent unscrupulous employers from asking job applicants to work without any payment or guarantee of a job.

"Will you shut up, I’m talking to Clive Davis!"Rod Stewart jokingly growled at his barking dog as the pup interrupted the British superstar’s interview during the legendary A&R executive’s first of two pre-Grammy galas held Saturday night (Jan. 30).

(CNN)Kristen Stewart certainly resembles Princess Diana.A photo from the upcoming film "Spencer" in which Stewart plays the late royal has been released and it's a good likeness.The film, written by "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight, revolves around a weekend in the life of Princess Diana in which she spends a holiday with the British Royal Family and decides to end her tumultuous marriage to Prince Charles."December, 1991: The Prince and Princess of Wales' marriage has long since grown

Sunderland have agreed a potential £300,000 plus deal with Ross County to land Ross Stewart. The 24-year-old is now travelling south for a medical and to finalise personal terms.Stewart is set to agree a two-and-a-half year deal with the English League One promotion chasers, who signed Jordan Jones on-loan from Rangers yesterday.

was announced in June of last year. The “Happiest Season” and “Twilight” actress, 30, is the same age as Diana at the time the movie takes place.

Kristen Stewart has finally made her debut as Princess Diana.

Fans got a first look at Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana from her new film “Spencer” on Wednesday. The film, directed by Pablo Larraín, focuses on the one weekend when Diana decided to leave her marriage to Prince Charles.