DWP ruling sees 220,000 people stripped of PIP payments

It sounds like the ominous revelation from a horror movie, and for many families it was. Back in the early 2000s, the decision was made to build a brand new shopping complex on the site of an old burial ground.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently announced plans to set up a new taskforce as part of its Disability Action Plan after research indicated that disabled people are significantly affected by the rising cost of living. The ‘Extra Costs Taskforce’ will specifically look into the additional costs incurred by people on disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Loose Women star Katie Piper lives in a stunning home with her husband Richard Sutton and their two children. Despite facing an horrific acid attack in March 2008 that left her severely burned and partially blind, Katie has become an inspirational figure due to her resilience and success.

Katie Piper is back on screens every weekend to present her ITV show Katie Piper's Breakfast Show. The third series of the morning talk show will air every Saturday and Sunday and see the 40-year-old sit down with a variety of celebrity guests for fascinating conversations.

The Department for Work and Pensions has released an update on the amount of money it owes to more than 230,000 people who are suspected of having been underpaid - with a new estimate of the average amount owed at £6,000 each.

State Pensions and benefits increased earlier this week after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) applied the annual uprating. More than 12 million people will see State Pension payments rise by 8.5 per cent while those on benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will receive a 6.7 per cent increase.

The truth is coming — and it sounds like Ryan Scott Anderson can’t wait.

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).

Billie Piper has admitted that she is still in debt to Virgin Records.The actress and singer was signed to Innocent Records – a subsidiary of Virgin Records – in 1998, when she was 15-years-old and released her debut single ‘Because We Want To’ on the label.Speaking about the debt, which is reportedly around £9million, she told Jessie Ware‘s Table Manners podcast: “I’m still in debt to Virgin. If I ever release an album, which I won’t, I’d probably have to pay off that debt.

Scoop star Billie Piper, who started her career as a singer and later turned actress, became famous at the tender age of 15 when her single 'Because We Want To' topped the charts. Now 41, Billie has seen many ups and downs in both her successful career and personal life, including a quick romance and tough breakup before becoming a mum to three lovely kids. Here's a look inside her love life...

In many ways, “Scoop” is not the movie you think it is. Sure, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the BBC television program, er, “programme” “Newsnight” landed a hotly sought-after interview with Prince Andrew in 2019.

Guy Lodge Film Critic It’s no great slight to “Scoop” to say that it’s no more compelling than the real-life news broadcast on which it pivots. It’s also no less compelling than said broadcast, which was, after all, a doozy: the 2019 episode of “BBC Newsnight” in which anchor Emily Maitlis interviewed Prince Andrew about his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

It's only been just over a month since Sophie Piper and Joshua Ritchie left the Love Island: All Stars villa - but the pair have already cemented their romance by making it official as boyfriend and girlfriend. However, the couple are keen to take things slow, Sophie revealed to OK! this week, in a move which breaks the typical Love Island mould. During previous seasons, couples have been quick to move in with one another after leaving the villa, which fast-tracks the relationship.

Whilst once considered a one-stop-shop for ordinary basics and essentials, lately supermarket fashion brands have been gunning for a position as one of the top destinations for chic, trending clothes – and they’re succeeding. George at Asda has always been known for its ultra-affordable and fashionable clothing options, but its latest G21 collection is an absolute must-shop for spring.

Billie Piper has reflected on her childhood friendship with Amy Winehouse, recalling how the singer was bullied because “she was always doing her own thing”.Piper and Winehouse both attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London in the 1990s, and became friends during their time there. Now, in an interview on Jessie Ware’s Table Manners podcast, the former pop star and Doctor Who actor has shared memories of what Winehouse was like during that period.“She was always cheeky,” Piper said.

Billie Piper has opened up ahead of the release of the Netflix film Scoop on 5 April.The film, which is based on Sam McAlister's book Scoops: Behind The Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews, tells the inside story of Prince Andrew's infamous Newsnight interview.The Duke of York's sit-down talk with journalist Emily Maitlis made headlines for all the wrong reasons as he addressed his association with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.The interview – which was later dubbed a 'car crash' – featured many memorable moments, including mentions of his inability to sweat, a trip to a Pizza Express in Woking and the Duke's tendency to be “too honourable”.The star-studded cast sees Billie as producer Sam McAlister, Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew, and Gillian Anderson as journalist Emily Maitlis. Ahead of the movie's release on 5 April, Billie has opened up. Speaking about the Duke of York's interview and this new adaptation of it, the former Doctor Who star told Grazia: "What we saw is the car crash.

Thousands of people across Greater Manchester are set to benefit after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced an extension to a scheme supporting vulnerable families.

Like many celebrities who choose to keep their family life as private as possible, Katie Piper is keen to give her children as much anonymity as she can online. But with two beautiful daughters at home – Belle, 10, and six-year-old Penelope – it’s only natural that she ends up gushing about how proud she is of them.Talking about her favourite thing when it comes to motherhood, Katie, 40, tells us, “It’s having a friend for life. I have a really close relationship with my own mum, and I loved that transition to being good friends with her as I got older.

Gillian Anderson is hitting the red carpet for the world premiere of her new Netflix movie!

Limp Bizkit performing to a crowd of 100,000 people at Lollapalooza Argentina has gone viral, having been watched over one million times in under 24 hours.The crowd can be seen jumping along and singing every word to their opening song ‘Break Stuff’, which went down such a storm that the band ended up performing it again to finish the set off.The rest of the set was packed with the nu metal band’s biggest hits, including ‘Rollin’ (Air Raid Thunder)’, ‘Nookie’, ‘Take A Look Around’ and ‘My Generation’.The video swiftly became Limp Bizkit’s most-viewed Instagram Reel. Check out the viral clip below:A post shared by Limp Bizkit (@limpbizkit)The video isn’t the only thing frontman Fred Durst has been involved with lately that’s gone viral.