5.9million people now facing DWP Universal Credit cut as claimants hit new record

Prince Charles learned of his grandson Archie’s name for him when he heard him say “pa” in a Zoom call according to a royal source. The Prince of Wales was reportedly “delighted” by the cute name as he enjoyed a call with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to celebrate the Duke of Sussex’s 36th Birthday.

Prince Charles and Prince William are working on a plan to slim down the monarchy in the future as "less people means less drama", according to a royal insider.The revelation comes as the father and son have reportedly discussed their plans for when they both ascend the throne.According a source speaking to the US magazine this week, the pair have agreed to “guide each other” in their mission to reform the Royal Family, so that it resembles a smaller European-style institution made up of fewer members. The Duke of Cambridge is reportedly "excited about this new chapter in his life and the challenges he’ll be facing".William is second in line to the throne after the his father, who is said to be confident his son "knows what he's doing" but "will ensure that his son is up to speed the ins and outs of the royal family on a deeper level".Earlier this month, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years on the thrown.

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Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of Netflix's hit science-fiction show Stranger Things, have shared new details of the show's long-awaited fourth season. The series' next chapter will be spread across two volumes, with the first premiering May 27 and the second July 1.

Los Angeles rapper Buddy has returned with a new song "Wait Too Long" that features fellow Angeleno and rising rapper/singer Blxst. Alongside the new single and video, Buddy has announced his forthcoming sophomore album Superghetto is slated to be released March 25 via Cool Lil Company and RCA Records.

Let’s go outsideSo sang George, and so say we.There’s lots happening at the moment with Mardi Gras and stuff. Here’s a short mixed list of ideas.Feb 20, 10am – 9pm, Victoria Park, City Rd, CamperdownOf course, it’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think “queer outdoors”. This long-running Mardi Gras event is a highlight of the festival, second only to the parade.

A growing group of Tory MPs are calling on Boris Johnson to announce the re-opening of schools in England.

On Monday 6 April 2020 - exactly two weeks after Boris Johnson stood behind a podium and told England it was going into a historically-unprecedented national lockdown - most of us were licking our wounds with banana bread and Zoom quizzes. But at a family home in Bedfordshire, 99-year-old Captain Tom Moore had decided, with the help of a walking frame, to start pacing 25-metre lengths of his back garden, ten times per day, in a bid to raise money for NHS Charities Together.

Celebs with OnlyFans accounts – from Megan Barton-Hanson to Bella ThorneAs of 1 February 2021, new laws will make it illegal to fit tyres aged 10 years or older to the front axle of a goods vehicle with a maximum gross weight exceeding 3,500 kg, the front axle of a bus or coach – including minibuses - and the rear axle of a minibus with single rear wheels fitted.Despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggesting the current lockdown restrictions could remain in place until mid-March, 15 February is earmarked as the date for the first review of the current rules to determine whether they are having the desired effect and whether the UK is in any kind of position to ease the measures.February could see some changes to things like a return to the

Boris Johnson is facing growing pressure to help millions of people trapped in unsellable properties due to Grenfell-style cladding.

Boris Johnson is under pressure to guarantee all schools will reopen fully next month amid growing concerns over the mental and educational toll on pupils.

University students have had next to no face-to-face teaching so far this academic year.

direct to your inboxA fourth Covid-19 vaccine could be approved for use in the UK within weeks as late-stage trials suggested it was 89pc effective in preventing coronavirus.The UK has secured 60 million doses of the Novavax jab – to be produced on Teesside – which is believed to offer protection against the new UK and South African variants.It was shown to be 89.3pc effective at preventing coronavirus in participants in its Phase 3 clinical trial in the UK, which involved more than 15,000 people aged between 18-84, of which 27% were older than 65, Novavax said.The vaccine will now be assessed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed, as he thanked volunteers who made the

Boris Johnson has claimed the public don’t want him to “learn the lessons” of coronavirus right now because the UK is still in the middle of the pandemic.

Boris Johnson has told MPs that Home Secretary Priti Patel will set out tougher quarantine measures for “red list countries where we have particular concern about new variants”.Plans are expected to be unveiled on Wednesday, January 27, which could see UK arrivals forced to fork out for two weeks in a quarantine hotel to stop the spread of Covid.And the Prime Minister addressed MPs during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday to confirm tougher quarantine measures are due to be set out by Home Secretary Priti Patel.Mr Johnson told the Commons: "Throughout this pandemic, it has been the habit of the Opposition first to support one approach and then to attack it, to twist, to turn."It was only recently that the shadow transport secretary

Covid related deaths, surpassing the Great Plague, Aids pandemic and the Blitz combined. With a further 1,631 deaths recording on Tuesday, the total has now reached above 100,000.The number is also worse than every single terror attack and war since 1945.

Travel experts are warning hotel quarantine plans for arrivals in the UK could kill off Brits' hopes of holidays abroad.

indyref2 was extended to “anyone who believes in democracy in Scotland.” The Scottish Government’s preferred option for securing another referendum is based on a joint agreement with the UK Government. This was the basis of the 2014 referendum, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not consent to another vote.Over the weekend, it emerged that the SNP’s plan B involves the Scottish Parliament organising its own referendum.

Boris Johnson faces growing pressure from Conservative MPs to reopen schools in England.

British actor Kenneth Branagh is set to play Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a new Sky Atlantic drama about the coronavirus pandemic.

Milot Rashica transfer expected 'in the next few days' amid Aston Villa claimsAshley Preece's video verdict as Aston Villa fall to defeat at Manchester CityBradley Walsh accused of being 'rude' over translate comment to contestant on The ChaseBoris Johnson says it remains the government’s intention to review the circumstances on February 15Boris Johnson reveals tougher border measures may have to be introduced to stop new variants arriving in the UKChris Whitty urges people not to let their guard down over 'precarious' R rate figures, warning it could easily skyrocket again with any relaxationSir Patrick Vallance explains the numbers behindBoris Johnson warns of 'higher mortality rate' for new variantSir Patrick Vallance reveals fears of