New DWP benefit rules to help more people nearing end of life access support faster

A former ‘bustling’ office block could be converted into apartments as more people work from home due to the pandemic. International House, in the heart of the Church Lane conservation area in Prestwich, is the subject of a planning application lodged this week to convert it into eight apartments.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLizzo got a workout not seen since Donald Glover did double-duty as host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” performing two songs from her forthcoming album “Special,” showing impressive comic timing and stamina by appearing in nearly every sketch — she even played flute twice, once while twerking (in fact, the entire sketch was framed around an orchestra learning to twerk while playing their instruments).For the first musical performance, she introduced herself as “Ladies and gentlemen, me!,” and sang her latest single, the discofied groove “About That Time,” accompanied by a drummer, bassist and of course her dancers, the Big Grrls — who are themselves the subject of an Amazon reality show, “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” (a commercial for which aired just before the first song).

Lizzo is taking over the Saturday Night Live stage!

Battles, Soccer Mommy, Ross From Friends, BCUK and more acts have been added to the 2022 End Of The Road Festival line-up.The news comes as a handful of extra tickets go on sale today (April 12) at 9am BST (buy here). End Of The Road returns this September 1-4 at Wiltshire’s Larmer Tree Gardens.Also joining this year’s event is Kareem Ali (DJ), Tom Ravenscroft (DJ), Skullcrusher, Spirit Of The Beehive, The Umlauts, English Teacher, HighSchool, Uwade, Lichen, Vogues, Karima Walker, Tiny Leaves, and Steven Durkan & The Acid Commune.Pixies, Bright Eyes, Fleet Foxes and Khruangbin headline this year’s festival.

State Pension and most benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) will increase by 3.1 per from today.

An anorexia survivor has slammed new government legislation which make it mandatory for restaurants, takeaways and cafes to display calorie information on their menus in a bid to promote 'healthy eating'. Victoria Spence, 27, from Worsley, was diagnosed with two different eating disorders in her adolescent years and has warned that the new rules will cause eating disorders in the UK to spiral.

Clayton Davis Will Smith, Chris Rock and the Academy may feel they can turn the page on this dramatic chapter following the announcement that Smith would be banned from the ceremony for 10 years. But there’s too much reliance on written statements and not enough acknowledgment that multiple apologies are missing from all parties.   For Smith, who won best actor for his performance as Serena and Venus Williams’ father in “King Richard,” an Instagram post saying he “accepts and respect the Academy’s decision” is not the type of penance the general public, the industry, your colleagues and co-stars are expecting.

Pink Floyd have reunited to release their first original music in nearly 30 years today. 

“Love Is Blind,” and, like that series, is hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey.“It was weird, it was a very unique experience,” Lauren Pounds, 30, a bartender from Austin, Texas (like everyone on the show), told The Post of being on the show. “After two and a half years of being in a relationship, getting thrown back in the dating pool is an awkward thing. It’s so unnatural.

Gordon Cox Theater EditorOn a superficial level, the new musical “Suffs” looks a lot like “Hamilton” — so much so that “some people are calling it ‘Hermilton,'” said one of the show’s stars, Jenn Colella, on the new episode of Variety‘s theater podcast, Stagecraft, alongside co-star (and “Hamilton” alum) Phillipa Soo.Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:It’s easy to see the overlap. The new show about the women behind the Suffragist movement is also an American history musical, premiering at the Public Theater in the same auditorium where “Hamilton” debuted.

People who were in care as children have been waiting for months to get access to records from Falkirk Council with two new jobs being created to handle demand.

Gorillaz have announced the complete line-up for their All Points East headline set this summer, with Turnstile, Ibeyi, Nia Archives and Willow Kayne among the added acts – buy your tickets here.The band had already announced IDLES, Yves Tumor, Self Esteem, Femi Kuti, Obongjayar, NewDad, Remi Wolf and Gabriels to support their show on Friday, August 19 at East London’s Victoria Park.Also joining Gorillaz and the other acts are Kills Birds, Knucks and Ibibio Sound Machine.Gorillaz’ UK festival exclusive set opens two mammoth weekends for All Points East.

Winning the Best New Artist at the Grammys is one of the highest honors a performer can receive, but some observers have long believed that the trophy can be more of a curse than a blessing.

New Order have launched a new official t-shirt in aid of the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal.Available through the band’s official merch store, the shirt’s design was inspired by the VHS label of their Taras Shevchenko concert film, which was designed by the Peter Saville Associates agency.The gig in question was filmed in late 1981 at the Ukrainian National Home in New York City. The film was named after Taras Shevchenko, the 19th century writer, poet and painter whose works championed the formation of an independent Ukraine.You can purchase the white t-shirt for £25, with a minimum of £10 from each sale being donated to the Red Cross.Last November, New Order marked the 40th anniversary of their debut album ‘Movement’ by sharing the aforementioned NYC show on YouTube in its entirety.

The year is 2005. You turn on BBC Radio 1 to hear comedian Peter Kay has bagged himself a Number 1 single for the second consecutive week. How did this happen?

In a new OnePoll survey of 1,000 Americans, 63% said they expect to watch next year’s Oscars because of the Will Smith and Chris Rock feud.To increase viewership and ratings at an otherwise snoozefest, the Academy attempted to cut down on runtime — despite still running late — by pre-recording eight categories: Documentary Short, Film Editing, Makeup/Hairstyling, Original Score, Production Design, Animated Short, Live-action Short and Sound.As per usual, the Academy was met with negativity, this time for cutting award recipients because of time — but the drama was overshadowed by the main event: Smith slapping Rock onstage.Nearly one in 10 people surveyed only tuned into Hollywood’s biggest night post-slap, according to the poll, as news circulated online, bolstering ratings.While people everywhere weighed in on the baffling altercation, others were quick to create memes and crack jokes online, making the buzzworthy moment even more of a smash.The results of the poll also showed that the slap was a hit, now topping the list of most shocking Oscars moments, with 35% of the votes.

Celine Dion has had a very difficult year with her career being placed on hold due to health challenges and on Wednesday she had another emotional message for her fans. The star rang in her 54th birthday and shared a look back at one of her many musical highs.MORE: Celine Dion returns to social media to call for support for UkraineAlongside several photos of Celine, the post read: "It's hard to believe that this week Celine's self-titled album turns 30!"WATCH: Celine Dion's health battle explained It concluded: "'Remember the name, because you'll never forget the voice' was the tagline on the promo poster. A tagline has never been so true."Fans flocked to wish her happy birthday but also to ask when she would be returning to the stage after her lengthy absence. RELATED: The reason behind Celine Dion's weight loss revealedMORE: Celine Dion receives overwhelming news as she continues with her recovery"How is Celine doing?" asked one worried social media follower.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that thousands of autistic jobseekers across Scotland and the rest of the UK are set to benefit from calmer jobcentre environments and tailored support after 15 were accredited by the National Autistic Society (NAS) following a successful pilot.