New benefit for older people starting this year will not include face-to-face assessments

New figures published by Social Security Scotland show that there are now 192,575 people in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP). This includes 83,190 new applicants and 109,385 existing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who have now transferred from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to the devolved benefits system.

The future of six new youth centres in Manchester is in doubt after the town hall was told that government funding has been pulled. Manchester council was told last week that there is no more money available this year with no guarantees of any funding after that.

Jaden Thompson The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has appointed Bridgette Wilder to the newly established position of chief people and culture officer. Wilder will report to Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy Museum director and president Jacqueline Stewart.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Despite a photographer’s complaint to police that Taylor Swift‘s father attacked him during a paparazzi encounter last month, no charges will be filed in the incident, Australian police confirmed Tuesday. The statement from police, reported by RTE, said that officers “conducted an investigation following a report of an assault” but that, as a result of it being looked into, “no further police action” will be taken.

A paedophile who repeatedly abused a teenage boy in the 1980s died in jail just weeks after starting a nine year sentence. Ian Wilkinson had terminal lung cancer and was told by the judge who jailed him in February 2023 that he would 'likely' die in prison.

Michael Owen believes Marcus Rashford's pace makes him a vital asset for England and should make him a guaranteed starter for the Three Lions this summer.

Cillian Murphy is set to return for the Peaky Blinders movie, the creator confirmsThe movie is set to begin filming at Digbeth Loc Studios in September, and will be set during the Second World War.Speaking to BirminghamWorld at the premiere of his new BBC show, This Town, Steven Knight confirmed that the Irish actor would reprise his role of Tommy Shelby in the feature film.Knight said about Murphy: “He is definitely returning for it. We’re shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth.”This news comes after Murphy shared his enthusiasm for the project earlier this month, telling the Irish Star: “I have always said that if Knight delivers a script that I know he can deliver, because he is such a phenomenal writer, I’ll be there.”Murphy, 47, did however mention that his character may have aged, adding: “If we want to watch 50-year-old Tommy Shelby, I will be there.

A woman who was told her symptoms had minor causes is urging young people to persevere when seeking medical help, after learning she had a brain tumour.

not in luck as the ailing Princess of Wales will not attend the event. Middleton, 42, nor her husband, Prince William, 41, will be in attendance at the event Sunday at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, England, as the nowhere-to-be-seen Middleton continues to recover from planned abdominal surgery.The mother of three has attended the parade regularly since 2012, except when she skipped it back in 2016.Middleton became the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards last year following the death of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. “I am here to listen to you, to support you, and to champion you in all you do – this is a responsibility I do not take lightly,” she said in a speech at last year’s event.“I look forward to spending more time with you and your families, seeing your commitment to duty and service in all you do.

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.

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Tens of thousands of older people, mostly women, could be due backdated State Pension underpayments worth more than £12,000 before the end of this year as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to identify and correct historical administration errors. However, it's important to be aware that most of the 12.7 million people receiving the State Pension are being paid the right amount of money.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events From Ryan Gosling’s rainbow assortment of custom Gucci suiting to Colman Domingo’s brightly hued attire, real men wear pink — or any other color, for that matter. “Everyone is feeling freer to wear what makes them feel beautiful and authentic,” Gosling’s stylist Mark Avery tells Variety. “May December” star Charles Melton has landed on countless best-dressed lists for the head-turning looks he has served since the Todd Haynes film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

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Marcus Rashford is set to be available for Manchester United's Premier League fixture at home to Everton on Saturday.

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, 2024. 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.

Forestry England has said that the mild winter and spring could cause bluebells to bloom early. Bluebells usually flower from late March to early May, but this year's mild weather means they may well be early.

The increased cost of living is something which affects every family but with 22 mouths to feed Sue Radford has more reason than most to keep an eye on budgets.The star of Channel 5’s 22 Kids and Counting, whose kids range in age from 34 to three, spends around £450 a week on shopping, often getting through up to 18 pints of milk and 44 lbs of potatoes a week. Now Sue, who lives with her family in Morecambe and is also a grandmother of ten, has revealed her budgeting hacks that help keep the family finances under control. “When it comes to food I try to shop around - different shops and supermarkets,” she explains.

Cardi B has said she is releasing her second album this year, telling fans that there are “100 songs” ready to go.Yesterday (March 1) saw the New York rapper return with a new single called ‘Like What (Freestyle)’, marking her first track of 2024. Later, she took to Instagram Stories to tease the much-delayed follow-up to 2018’s ‘Invasion Of Privacy’.“Look how long I’ve had this fucking record for,” Cardi explained as she scrolled through numerous files titled ‘Cunty’ on her computer.

People making a new claim for devolved benefits, or those transferring from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) IT system to the Social Security Scotland platform, are being warned not to be caught out by cold-callers, pretending to be official local client support advisers.