DWP boss makes new statement on WASPI women and compensation

People living with disability and long-term sickness could lose out on more than £5,600 per year of government financial assistance, under proposals laid out following a fortnight of attacks on Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Disability rights advocates have criticised the plan, calling the government "obsessed with austerity, sanctions and conditionality".

Frankie Bridge has got a new tattoo, which she had inked with her pals on Saturday.The Saturdays star, 35, shared a video of herself getting a daintily-drawn heart etched onto her hand as she asked her followers on Instagram if the cute design made her "cool now". Sharing a clip of herself in the tattoo parlour, sporting baggy cargo jeans, burgundy Adidas trainers, an oversized shirt and grey woollen jumper, Frankie captioned the video: "Does this make me cool now?" Also getting tattoos on the weekend, which Frankie described as a "cute Saturday with the gals", were the mum-of-two's friends..They posed with the Loose Women panellist in a black-and-white snap before opting for the numbers 3 and 18 for their inkings.

LuckyChap, the producing team Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara behind Barbie and Saltburn will team with multiple-Tony-winning Broadway producing veterans Sue Wagner and John Johnson (Stereophonic, Lempicka) to present a world premiere stage musical next fall from Marla Mindelle, the co-author and original star of the Off Broadway hit musical-comedy Titaníque.

Scotland’s First Minister has urged Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer to be “on the right side of history” in delivering compensation for women impacted by changes to the State Pension age. Humza Yousaf has written to who he said are the “current and future” incumbents of Downing Street after he met with Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

The Only Way Is Essex stars James 'Arg' Argent and Joey Essex have opened up about being caught in the unprecedented storm that hit Dubai over the last few days whilst on holiday.The pair revealed that they were "stuck" in a shopping centre for 10 hours after their accommodation was "completely flooded". The TOWIE stars, who were on the ITV show together from 2011 until Joey left in 2013, appeared on Good Morning Britain from Dubai to speak about their horrific experience.

Naveen Kumar A flight of imagination born of the trippy 1970s, “The Wiz” can shoulder a lot of interpretation. Sidney Lumet’s shadowy film, starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, sets the Black spin on L. Frank Baum’s children’s story “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” in a blighted, nearly bombed-out New York City.

Peter Andre has shared an update as he adjusts to life as a dad-of-five.The singer welcomed his third child with wife Emily on 2 April and the couple have been enjoying the newborn stage all over again. Peter, 50, is also dad to Amelia, 10, and Theo, seven, with Emily, as well as Junior, 18, and Princess, 17, with ex-wife Katie Price. He has been sharing updates on social media after he and Emily, 33, welcomed their baby girl - who is yet to be given a name.

Maisie Smith and Max George appeared to be put on the spot and gave an awkward response when quizzed about marriage live on television.

There are two key dates women born in the 1950s impacted by changes to the State Pension age should add to their diary this week as MPs return to Parliament after the Easter recess. The second reading of the State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill, which was brought before the House in February by SNP MP Alan Brown, will have its second reading on Friday, April 19.

Things on Good Morning Britain became awkward when host Ed Balls asked Maisie Smith and Max George an odd question about marriage.The couple - who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 - appeared on the ITV show together on Monday, 15 April to discuss their new roles in a theatre production.The Wanted singer Max, 35, and ex-EastEnders actress Maisie, 22, will be starring in the iconic Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds The Spirit of Man arena tour in 2025.They will portray married couple Nathaniel and Beth in the production, after auditioning together and bagging the roles. As the pair shared their excitement over their new venture on GMB, Ed, 57, jumped in to ask Max and Maisie if they had been "practising" for their theatre roles - leaving Maisie visibly confused.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway shared its poignant final instalment over the weekend, marking the end of their hit ITV series. Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly offered moving farewells as hosts.

Firefighters have warned lives could be at risk after tendering for a new 999 mobilisation system failed to attract any bidders.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed both Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford are doubts for this weekend's Premier League clash against Bournemouth.

Scoop, the Netflix film chronicling Prince Andrew‘s humbling interview on the BBC, has enjoyed a relatively regal reception from British audiences.

Christina Applegate made heartbreaking comments amid her brutal ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride MP has said he will return to the House of Commons “when there is something to say” about a decision on whether women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the State Pension age should receive compensation. His comments may confuse some people as the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report (PHSO) published on March 21 indicated that compensation should be made.

Former EastEnders star Jake Wood made an admission as he gave an update on his latest project on Good Morning Britain.

EXCLUSIVE: The News Agents has parted company with the man who helped make the show one of the most popular podcasts in the UK.

Ashley Benson and Brandon Davis are enjoying a day out together.

After Disney declared victory in its proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz, CEO Bob Iger went on a theme-park offensive during the company’s annual shareholder meeting.