Number of people on Universal Credit in Salford has doubled during the pandemic

Kelly Clarkson says gaining fame from wasn't easy.On Friday's episode of, the 38-year-old singer says she was treated poorly at a star-studded awards show while on season 1 of the singing competition show, which she ultimately won. Clarkson says one star, her guest on the show, Jennifer Love Hewitt, was one of the few celebrities who showed her kindness. «People were really mean to us because we're from a talent show and it was the first season.

direct to your inboxOn Thursday evening (January 14), FoodCycle’s newest hub in Manchester opened its doors for the first time.The service provides free community meals to vulnerable people using surplus food.

Ben Affleck, 48, has recalled the way his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, 51, was treated when they dated almost 20 years ago. The Academy Award winner opened up on an episode ofThe Hollywood Reporter‘s Awards Chatter podcast to discuss his upcoming movie The Way Back.

poorest families have been worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic's economic fall out and are likely to find it harder to recover as society rebuilds, a new report warns. People already trapped in poverty when Covid-19 hit were the most financially vulnerable and they tend to work in the sectors which have been hit hardest, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) said.

Universal Credit is a payment intended to help people out of work or on a low income with daily living costs. It is replacing six legacy benefits including Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and Working Tax Credit.

direct to your inboxWith the health system in Greater Manchester under greater strain than ever, authorities are desperate to curb the spread of coronavirus as much as possible.The government brought in a national lockdown last week with the message to 'stay at home' unless absolutely necessary.But questions have been raised about whether restrictions are working.Fewer businesses have been forced to close than when the UK first went into lockdown last March, and there are once again reports of

Chris Stephens said the response from the Tory government to the Commons Work and Pensions committee would be a devastating blow to those already reeling from the economic effects of coronavirus. The report by the powerful committee of MPs recommended the five-week wait for initial payments be scrapped due to evidence it causes financial hardship.

direct to your inboxVulnerable people of Salford have been able to receive important health care thanks to a pop-up doctors surgery set up back in April.Emmaus Salford and Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT) are behind the approach to community health by hosting a weekly pop-up GP service at Emmaus’ Pendleton base.The scheme, known as the Inclusion GP Service, started just after the first lockdown back in April 2020 and health professionals have been offering a friendly consultation service,

direct to your inboxThe Universal Credit system will change again in 2021, the Department for Work and Pensions announced.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP), State Pension, Jobseeker's Allowance, Child Benefit and Tax Credits. Benefits delivered by the UK Government are usually paid on a regular basis, typically every four weeks, straight into your bank or building society.

Benefits delivered by the UK Government are usually paid on a regular basis straight into your bank or building society.