Universal Credit and PIP payments to rise from next month

A major change to who gets fast-tracked access to Universal Credit comes into force from today, April 4. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is updating the rules to allow more people who are nearing the end of their life to have their payments fast-tracked.

People who are receiving benefits will see a rise in PIP and DLA payments as weekly rates change this month.

Axios, which cites a source close to the matter, first reported the news Friday, and TheHill, citing two sources familiar with the deal, confirmed it. Psaki’s departure has been speculated about for weeks.More to come …

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that State Pension payments will increase by 3.1% in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from Monday April 11, 2022.

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There are several changes in circumstances that people receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) must tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about or risk losing their benefit entitlement.

here.It’s not the only new venue planned for the capital. Last week, a new arena called the MSG Sphere was given the go-ahead despite objections from The O2 operator AEG.

Will Smith‘s altercation with Chris Rock during last night’s (March 27) Oscars.Following a “joke” by Rock about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith which alluded to her baldness – the actress has spoken about suffering from alopecia – the King Richard actor went on stage and slapped the comedian. Once he returned to his seat, Smith twice shouted: “Keep my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth.”Smith subsequently apologised to the Academy and his fellow nominees after being named Best Actor shortly after the incident, saying: “Art imitates life – I look like the crazy father, just like they said.

Will Smith looked like he was putting the night’s earlier drama behind him as he partied following his win at the Oscars. Earlier in the night, the 53 year old actor had caused one of the ceremony’s most talked about moments when he punched Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith.

SHINee vocalist Onew is set to make his solo comeback next month.Earlier today (March 22), several South Korean news outlets reported that the K-pop idol is currently preparing to release new solo music sometime next month. This was later confirmed by SM Entertainment in a statement to MyDaily.“Onew is preparing his solo album with the goal of releasing it in April,” wrote the agency, which did not provide additional details on the release, as translated by Soompi.

Atari 2600 to modern platforms such as PlayStation and Xbox.Power Up will feature adult-only evenings on April 6, April 12, and April 13, where fans can buy drinks and participate in a Halo showdown. There will also be a special edition of the adult-only evening on April 27, which will feature talks, workshops, and activities exploring the science of gaming.For families, Power Up will offer Early Birds.

Neil Young has announced the fourth instalment in his ‘Official Release Series’ anthology, comprising three classic albums from the 1980s – one of his own, and two collaborative efforts – as well as a rare EP that was only ever sold in Australia and Japan.‘Official Release Series Volume 4’ is set for release on April 29 via Reprise. In addition to Young’s 1980 solo album ‘Hawks & Doves’, the box set includes his fifth album with Crazy Horse (1981’s ‘Re•ac•tor’) and his debut effort with The Bluenotes (1988’s ‘This Note’s For You’).It also marks the first time many fans will be able to hear the EP ‘Eldorado’, which was initially released in Australia and Japan in 1989.

A new survey by Which? for its annual Consumers in Scotland report has identified households’ growing concerns about the rising cost of living, soaring energy bills and disparities in broadband speeds across the country.

Lindsay Dougherty will succeed Steve Dayan as leader of Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399, making her the first woman to ever hold the local’s top post.

With Oscar season nearly over, plenty of filmmakers, craftspeople, and actors are working overtime in the final leg of their campaigns. One of those actors, who arguably hasn’t overly campaigned, but is still doing her due diligence, is Kristen Stewart, currently vying for a Best Actress nomination for her celebrated turn in the Pablo Larrain drama, “Spencer.” READ MORE: Kristen Stewart Says The Fact She’s In “Five Good Movies” Is “F*cking Cool” [Interview] Yesterday, Stewart visited the 92Y in New York City to host a special screening of “Spencer.” Afterward, Stewart sat down with film critic Thelma Adams to discuss the film — and when the conversation turned to the topic of the state of movies, Stewart took the opportunity to talk up her next project, a collaboration with “Saint Maud” director Rose Glass.

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