Universal Credit claims continue to rise in North Lanarkshire

whose 2002 visit to Easterhouse in Glasgow inspired his much derided reforms to the benefits system - has signed a letter to Rishi Sunak along with five other Conservative former work and pensions secretaries. The group warned the UK Chancellor that a failure to keep the uplift in place permanently would “damage living standards, health and opportunities” for those that “need our support most as we emerge from the pandemic”.

iOS - Android And with his dad’s passing earlier this year, Robert Jnr - known as Robbie - successfully won the recent Murdostoun by-election taking his father’s seat. Speaking to Lanarkshire Live this week following his first week in the job, the new Councillor McKendrick said: “I hope people have seen the hard work my uncle and dad have done over the years.

part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs.

criminal record has been jailed for his role in a prolific drug racket which flooded the streets with cocaine and heroin. Steven Avery, 36, acted as a street dealer for an organised crime group, which was lead by career criminal Richard Southward.

BT has launched a new broadband and phone package for people on a low income. The firm's new Home Essentials Broadband plan is available from today and offers anyone on Universal Credit or Pension Credit access to the internet for just £15 per month.

iOS - Android They were joined by Lady Susan Haughey, the lord lieutenant of Lanarkshire, plus council chief executive Des Murray and senior police and fire service representatives.Provost Jones said: “Each year we raise a flag in support of our forces personnel, past and present; they provide safety and security and we are proud to acknowledge their vital contribution and show our support for the sacrifices they continue to make for their country.“Unfortunately, because of the ongoing

iOS - Android Writing on social media following his victory, the new Councillor McKendrick said: “My family has had a lot to deal with in the last eleven weeks since dad’s passing and it has been the toughest of times for them. I am so grateful to all of them for the support and encouragement they have given me during this election campaign.“My election team has worked so hard for this victory, delivering leaflets and working tirelessly in the background.

LOS ANGELES -- Anne Rice's “Interview with the Vampire” is rising again on screen, this time for TV.The bestselling novel, which was adapted for the 1994 Brad Pitt-Tom Cruise film, will be the basis for a new AMC and AMC+ series set for 2022, AMC Networks said Thursday.The announcement follows the company's 2020 acquisition of 18 works by Rice, including 1976's “Interview with the Vampire," its sequels and the Mayfair Witches series.Producer Mark Johnson ("Breaking Bad," “Halt and Catch Fire”)

iOS - Android Last orders were followed by a chorus of Flower Of Scotland sung by the lively crowd on Montgomerie Street at around 10.45pm.One man stood on top of a bike shelter leading the chants, while other patriots join in with the national anthem.Scotland started the match at Hampden on the front foot but went 1-0 down early on.That was before Callum McGregor raised the roof with his equaliser minutes before half-time – Scotland's first and only goal in the competition.But it wasn't to be

claimants are missing out on over £240 per month because of the benefits cap, according to new figures. Claimants outside London can get a maximum of £20,000 under the current DWP system, the Mirror reports.

First Minister congratulated the team on getting this far and said that it was was "not to be" after a 3-1 loss to Croatia at Hampden Park tonight.The defeat meant Scotland's Euro dream died as the side were knocked out of the tournament.Nicola Sturgeon took to Twitter after the game to thank the team for playing their hearts out.She said: "Not to be, but thank you @ ScotlandNT for taking us to our first men’s tournament in 23 years - you’ve played your hearts out and we’ve been proud to cheer

Croatia have been more Shetland ponies than thoroughbreds so far. The Balkan big guns looked clapped out against England and barely got into a canter against the Czechs.

Kate Hudson, 42, took in the joys of the sunny weather in Greece by spending time at a beach on June 19. The actress hung out on the island of Skiathos with her partner Danny Fujikawa and two of her three children, including daughter Rani Rose, 2, whom she shares with Danny, and son Bingham, 9, whom she shares with ex Matt Bellamy, 43, and showed off her toned physique in a strapless blue bikini. She also wore white-framed sunglasses that went perfectly with the swimsuit choice.

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