Six DWP benefit and Universal Credit changes set to come into force

Passengers have been urged to check updated hand luggage policies at six UK airports after the government today announced some rules had been brought back.

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video announced on Thursday that Sam Morril: You’ve Changed, its first comedy special from fast-rising New York comic Sam Morril, will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on July 9.

Ryan and Adam Thomas are set to join forces as they revealed their next career move. The acting siblings are no strangers to the small screen thanks to their soap roles, with Ryan appearing in Coronation Street as Jason Grimshaw and Adam in Emmerdale as Adam Barton.

Around 3.2 million Universal Credit claimants are losing large chunks of money every month due to payment deductions, according to analysis of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data. This follows a large rise in the overpayment of benefits such as Carer's Allowance, which has left the department chasing over 130,000 British carers for nearly £250 million, with many facing large deductions to pay it back.

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has fired fresh shots in the rumbling row over the professional conduct of her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice.

Motorists are being alerted to four new driving laws that come into effect from today. The changes, which start from Saturday, June 1, could result in hefty fines for some drivers if ignored.

Gogglebox favourites Pete and Sophie Sandiford have been stealing the show since 2017, delighting viewers with their comical insights on the week's television highlights.

Hunter Ingram In Netflix’s “Ripley,” characters repeatedly call attention to the colors of the world around them. The blue hue of a painting; the purple paisley pattern of a robe. These vibrant details that might be passing remarks in any other show ring like a bell in “Ripley” simply because the show is shot entirely in black and white.

It’s not exactly clear what happened to Kelly Rowland on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, but it appears she got into an altercation with a security guard.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that there are now 6.7 million people across Scotland, England and Wales, receiving financial support through Universal Credit, a means-tested benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income, with daily living costs.

Despite the weather picking up across the UK, nothing quite beats a nice trip abroad.

William Earl administrator SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “Old Friends,” the fourth episode of Season 3 of Netflix’s “Bridgerton.” “For God’s sake, Penelope Featherington. Are you going to marry me or not?” The first half of Season 3 of “Bridgerton” ends with these breathtaking words, as Colin (Luke Newton) proposes to Penelope (Nicola Coughlan). What a cliffhanger! Will Penelope say yes? Will she reveal that she’s Lady Whistledown? Could Colin be any more romantic? Yet this moment is just one development in a half-season full of drama, deceit and Debling.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has jokingly called out his castmate Andy Whyment saying he's 'changed' as they headed to partake in one of their favourite pastimes - watching Manchester United.

The next bank holiday takes place on May 27 which means some people will receive their scheduled State Pension or benefit payment early. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already published updated payment date details for Tax Credits and Child Benefit, while the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland are expected to announce similar changes soon.

New rules laid out by the DWP for Universal Credit claimants have come into play today following their launch yesterday (Monday, May 13).

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) crackdown on benefit claimants was taken into a higher gear today (May 13), as bosses announced the mass hiring of "external agents" to investigate people who receive Universal Credit, alongside further powers to arrest and conduct searches.

In just a couple of weeks, some DWP benefit payments including Universal Credit and PIP are set to be paid early.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that millions of people claiming Universal Credit will see the annual uprating reflected in their monthly payments from Tuesday, May 14. However, some will have to wait nearly an extra month to receive the higher amount in their bank account.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that millions of people claiming Universal Credit will see the annual uprating reflected in their monthly payments from Tuesday, May 14, however, some will have to wait until June 13 to receive the higher amount in their bank account.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that new rule changes for around 180,000 people in part-time work claiming Universal Credit will start on May 13. Those working less than half of a full-time week will have to meet their work coach more often to boost their earnings.