DWP boost for some working families on Universal Credit of £20,872 this year

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension currently provides regular financial support for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including over one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

The Outsiders,” as vicious as the Greasers and the Socs.Ten of those 15 eligible productions are still running, but there will be only five Best Musical nominees called out (six if there’s a tie). So, more than half of what’s on could get the brush.A Tony nod is a big deal for reasons beyond the prestige.

A warning has been issued to thousands of people over changes to Universal Credit by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

EXCLUSIVE: Danica McKellar (A Royal Date for Christmas, Swing Into Romance) and Oliver Rice (Firefly Lane, Magic In Mistletoe) have booked their next flick for Great American Family. The duo will star in A Royal Christmas Ball, with waltzes choreographed by Dancing With the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko.

Paris Jackson has opened up about her upcoming music, and said that the personal topics she explores in the lyrics may be “hard for some people to hear”.The 26-year-old singer is the only daughter of pop icon Michael Jackson, and is currently in the midst of working on the follow-up to her 2020 debut LP ‘Wilted’.Now, discussing the forthcoming material in a new interview on the Live From Bed podcast, the artist has recalled how fans can expect to see her delve into more personal lyrics and put forward some topics that may be difficult to hear.“I mean, is some of it going to be hard for some people to hear? For sure, yeah, because what I’m talking about is a lot of touchy things,” she explained to host Jade Iovine. “Some people might have a hard time.”While details on the album remain sparse – including the title and release date – she did elaborate that the topics she explores weren’t hard for her to write, as she has already dealt with the emotions and opened up to those close to her.“All of my close friends know my story.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new online portal to help people on legacy benefits during the move to Universal Credit. The dedicated ‘Move to Universal Credit’ website replaces the existing ‘Understanding Universal Credit’ site, and offers essential information for claimants due to receive a Managed Migration letter before their legacy benefit ends.

There are several changes in circumstances people receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) must tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about or risk losing their benefit entitlement and having regular payments paused or stopped. Changing your name, doctor, health professional or address do not need to be reported to the DWP and will have no impact on your payments or your award.

Wowcher is offering a fantastic deal for movie lovers, with Odeon cinema tickets available from just £5.This offer allows customers to choose between two or five tickets for any 2D film screening at 103 Odeon Cinemas across the country, saving up to 59 percent off the usual prices. You can grab two standard tickets for £12 or five tickets for £25.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP, has offered an update on possible State Pension compensation for WASPI women.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Jeopardy! Masters” is back for its second tournament, with hour-long episodes over three weeks starting May 1 on ABC. The “Jeopardy! Masters” event features the six highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants battling it out in two games per hourlong episode. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings also hosts “Jeopardy! Masters.” Contestants on this tournament include “Jeopardy! Masters” 2023 champion James Holzhauer, as well as returning contestants Matt Amodio and Mattea Roach, and newcomers Yogesh Raut and Victoria Groce.

More than one million people over State Pension age living in Scotland will be able to claim two new devolved benefits starting before the end of this year. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) will be worth up to £300 per household and is set to replace the annual Winter Fuel Payment, currently delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer “Fallout,” the post-apocalyptic series debuting this week on Amazon Prime, is expected to relocate to California for its second season, thanks to $25 million in California tax credits. The California Film Commission announced Monday that it has awarded $152 million in tax incentives to a dozen TV shows. The list also includes two shows from Ryan Murphy, “Dr.

People claiming the state pension will see their payments go up from today (April 8).

Social Security Scotland has confirmed thousands of people claiming Carer’s Allowance will receive two one-off payments for £288.60 - totalling £577.20 - before the end of this year. Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an automatic payment made in June and December by the Scottish Government to recognise the important contribution made by unpaid carers.

More than 12,200 people have signed an online petition calling for a mobility element to be added to Attendance Allowance alongside the daily living component to enable people over State Pension age with a disability or long-term health condition to access the Motability Scheme. The mobility component is only available to people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult or Child Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland and Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

People who are claiming Universal Credit while they are in work will now have to earn more money or they will be called in by their work coach, according to a change to the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) website.

Tesco has started charging extra for something that shoppers have not had to pay for before and could soon add 10p onto the cost of one of their major product lines - as the supermarket giant trials charging for hangers.

Fans have been flooding Rylan Clark with the same 'wish' after he said he 'might have some work to do' as he eyed up a dream career change. Last month, the TV and radio star revealed he'd returned following a month out of the UK as he filmed a new TV show, Dating Naked UK.

Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has opened up on some much-needed 'alone time' with fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh. Ryan, 39, took to Instagram to post an adorable video of romantic moments he and TOWIE star Lucy have shared together in Dubai, now that she and the family have joined him.

Universal Credit claimants will begin seeing an increase to their payments in just a few days.