Number of children affected by two-child benefit cap to rise by a third over next five years

Large numbers of Child Benefit claimants have been contacted by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over delayed payments. Roughly 577,000 people were affected by a "processing error" that left them short on cash.

Jessica Tait’s life as a mum was turned upside down in February 2023. Her son Samuel had been suffering constant 'sickness bugs' - until she received devastating news that they were nothing of the sort.

EXCLUSIVE: No, John Oliver‘s lengthy rant about the UK election and Conservative Party woes is not about to be censored in Britain.

Some women could be at risk of losing parts of their income after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sent out an urgent letter.

The heartbroken family of a grandfather who vanished after going out for a walk while on holiday in Greece five years ago are still desperately searching for answers. John Tossell disappeared after he went out for a walk while the island of Zante in 2019.

Keir Starmer has said he will “listen” to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar on scrapping the two child benefit cap.

George Galloway has warned of Nigel Farage's rising popularity - even in Rochdale where he is running to be re-elected as an MP. The Workers Party of Britain leader has said he is the 'antidote' to Mr Farage's Reform UK, arguing that he is the best alternative to Labour.

John Swinney has warned right wing Nigel Farage is likely to become the next Tory leader and Prime Minister one day.

John Swinney has challenged Scottish Labour to stand up to Keir Starmer in demanding an end to the two-child benefit cap.

Even though the end is on the horizon for Star Trek: Lower Decks, creator Mike McMahan says this experience has still felt like a miracle. When he came in with the idea for an animated Star Trek series, following the comedic adventures of lower-level officers, he was prepared to be shown the door. Instead, McMahan ended up creating an Emmy-nominated series for Paramount+ with a fifth, and final, season on the way.

Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren are returning to Broadway!

Brent Lang Executive Editor Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren will team up for the first-ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown’s“The Last Five Years.” The musical, a look at the flowering and dissolution of a romantic relationship, was first produced at Chicago’s Northlight Theatre in 2001. It later mounted an Off Broadway show and inspired a 2014 film with Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Before “Iron Man” and “Thor,” before “Spider-Man” and “X-Men,” there was “Blade.” Starring Wesley Snipes as the titular daywalking half-vampire vampire slayer, the movie debuted in 1998 at a time when Marvel comics had yet to enjoy a successful feature film adaptation.

Nigel Farage’s Reform Party has overtaken the Conservatives in a major poll of public opinion for the first time, in the latest blow to the Tories’ hopes in the election campaign.

Former Emmerdale star Ryan Hawley will soon be back on soaps as he’s joining Casualty. Ryan played Robert Sugden, love interest of Aaron Dingle (played by Danny Miller) from 2014 to 2019.The popular pair married in 2018, getting the name ‘Robron’ from fans. However, Robert and Aaron were torn apart in 2019 when Ryan made the decision to leave the show.

Radical plans to abolish the Greater Manchester mayor’s role and for Leigh and Atherton to be ‘cut adrift’ from Wigan council control have been put forward by a Conservative candidate. Former Wigan town mayor Michael Winstanley is vying to replace Tory MP James Grundy, who is not seeking re-election in the seat he took from Labour in Leigh and Atherton for the first time ever in 2019.

An incoming Labour Government will hand the Scottish Office a £150m warchest to combat poverty.

Tokyo Vice has been cancelled by HBO after two seasons, with some fans questioning whether they should now cancel their Max subscription.The news was confirmed during a Fox Studios panel this week, with the streaming service paying tribute to the show’s creator J.T. Rogers and director Alan Poul.“From Tokyo Vice’s richly written material to the gorgeously composed shots to the lived-in performances, the care and creativity of this enormously talented cast and crew shines in every frame of the show,” said a Max spokesperson (via Deadline).

Massive Attack have taken to the stage to play their first live show in five years, and brought out Elizabeth Fraser for ‘Song To The Siren’. Find footage of the show below.The gig took place last night (June 5) at the Gothenburg Film Studios in Sweden, when the band played their first live show since they had a two-night stand at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall back in 2019.It also marked their first return to the stage since the death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini to cancer last year.During the set, the band surprised fans by bringing out numerous surprise guests.

Keir Starmer has accused Rishi Sunak of "deliberately lying" over claims that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000.