DWP pension change 'would add £100k to worker's pension'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will focus on 'two things' when it begins checking benefit claimants' bank accounts as part of a capped legislative initiative to curb fraud, debt and error.

Bosses at the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) have promised to 'leave no stone unturned' in tackling unemployment after it emerged that 85,000 people had left work since the start of the year. This makes Britain the only major economy with fewer people working than before the pandemic, after more than one million people dropped out of the workforce.

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.

Ten years ago Philip Green had the nation in stitches when he performed his impressions on Britain’s Got Talent. The 30 year old, who had been working at the Body Shop prior to his audition, impressed the judges with his impressions of celebs from Natalie Cassidy to Lorraine Kelly and Stacey Solomon. After ending his audition with an impression of Louie Spence and doing the splits, it was time for Philip to face the judges - and they loved him.

Taylor Swift now has more than 30 songs to choose from for her concerts, so she’s keeping herself interested – and fans on the edge of their seats – with a few changes to the setlist for her record-breaking Eras Tour.

More than 8,500 people have signed an online petition calling for a public inquiry to be held into changes made to the State Pension age for women. Petition creator Kay Clarke argues that increases to the State Pension age have left many women in “financial and mental despair” and believes that an inquiry “is necessary to expose the truth”.

The woman claiming to be the real person behind Baby Reindeer character Martha has done her first TV interview, and has directed a message to the show’s creator.The semi-autobiographical series is based on the real-life experiences of comedian, writer and actor Richard Gadd – in which he was stalked by an older woman, who, in the series, is named Martha. The Netflix series became a runaway hit, topping UK viewership charts for the last three weeks.Now, Harvey, who has come forward claiming to be the real-life Martha, has denied many aspects of the story, and has threatened Gadd with legal action.During the interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored earlier this evening (May 9), Fiona Harvey discussed the details behind the hit series, and gave a message to its creator and star.*WORLD EXCLUSIVE*The real-life Martha from Baby Reindeer breaks cover and gives me her first TV interview about the smash hit Netflix show.

The woman claiming to be the real person behind Baby Reindeer character Martha has done her first TV interview, and has directed a message to the show’s creator.The semi-autobiographical series is based on the real-life experiences of comedian, writer and actor Richard Gadd – in which he was stalked by an older woman, who, in the series, is named Martha. The Netflix series became a runaway hit, topping UK viewership charts for the last three weeks.Now, Harvey, who has come forward claiming to be the real-life Martha, has denied many aspects of the story, and has threatened Gadd with legal action.During the interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored earlier this evening (May 9), Fiona Harvey discussed the details behind the hit series, and gave a message to its creator and star.*WORLD EXCLUSIVE*The real-life Martha from Baby Reindeer breaks cover and gives me her first TV interview about the smash hit Netflix show.

K.J. Yossman “Baby Reindeer” star Richard Gadd and “Jurassic Park” icon Jeff Goldblum are among those set to present a BAFTA TV award on Sunday night.

Content warning: this article discusses rape and sexual assault.Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has revealed that some crew members were moved to tears by the series’ traumatic fourth episode.The series, which has topped Netflix UK’s viewership charts for the last three weeks, tells the semi-autobiographical story of Donny, a struggling comedian who is stalked by an older woman named Martha. Adapted from a one-man play, it is based on events in Gadd’s own life, and he stars in the lead role.As the seven-episode series progresses, it is gradually revealed that Donny has suffered trauma in his past, which is affecting how he is dealing with his stalker.In the fourth episode the details of this incident come to light, as it is revealed he was groomed and raped by an older, successful male television writer.The episode details how the two meet and develop a working relationship, before Darrien grooms Donny with hard drugs over an extended period of time, before eventually assaulting him.Appearing at the Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles alongside Baby Reindeer co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, Gadd revealed how filming the difficult episode took its toll on the crew.“We did close the set, but I was looking over and you’d see the props guys wiping tears from their eyes as they would be putting the props back how they should be,” Gadd shared (via The Independent).“The show was based in such a trauma that everyone on set felt at times it was a huge, weighty thing,” he continued.

Russell T Davies is the latest high-profile TV industry figure to criticize Netflix for allowing real-life Baby Reindeer characters to be identified online.

WASPI campaigners have told a committee of MPs that they believe the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is "playing for time" and "trying to kick the ball into the long grass" on paying millions of women money that they are owed.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has been in the spotlight since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak first shone a light on proposed welfare reforms for benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) last month.

MSPs have backed the Scottish Government’s call for “compensation in full” to be paid to women impacted by changes to their State Pension age. In a Holyrood debate on Wednesday, the Scottish Parliament voted by 75 votes to zero, with 52 abstentions, which included Scottish Labour.

Richard Osman has dropped a bombshell, claiming those in the comedy industry knows the identity of the individual who sexually assaulted Richard Gadd, the creator of Baby Reindeer.The TV favourite and former Pointless host, aged 53, claimed that Richard hasn't kept his abuser's identity a secret within the industry, revealing that "everyone knows who he [Gadd] is talking about" in his harrowing stage show and its Netflix adaptation.The series, which delves into the comedian's haunting experiences with stalking and sexual assault, recently aired its fourth episode on Netflix, shocking audiences with a raw depiction of Gadd's alter ego, Donny, being abused by a made-up male TV writer named Darrien. This portrayal sparked wild guessing games among viewers, as they tried to unmask the real inspiration behind the fictional abuser.

Comedian, actress and mum Katherine Ryan talks to OK! about all things fashion, as she prepares to host eBay’s very first eBay Live in the UK tomorrow. She opens up on the stories behind some of her most iconic outfits going on sale for charity, having to up the glam as a busy mother-of-three. But first, OK! had to ask the Canadian star about Baby Reindeer - the hit Netflix show from fellow comedian Richard Gadd that’s on everyone’s lips right now… Katherine, firstly, as a fellow comic we’ve got to ask.

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".

Disability rights advocates and welfare campaigners have reacted with horror to "divisive" government plans that could see Personal Independence Payments (PIP) stopped for more than three million people who need extra help in their day-to-day lives.

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.

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to continue providing financial support for people with mental health conditions claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced that the disability benefit will be given a major overhaul in an effort to reduce spiralling costs.