New Tax Credits payment rates and thresholds for 2m people from April

An online petition proposing that people with certain medical conditions should not be required to attend a health assessment for benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has passed the 10,000 signature threshold that triggers an official response from the UK Government. The petition, created by Ray Vanderahe, suggests that PIP assessments should be based “solely on evidence from medical professionals, such as a letter from a GP or consultant”.

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 16-year-old boy on New Year's Day in Aberdeenshire. Emergency services rushed to an address on Keirhill Avenue in the Westhill area yesterday morning after receiving reports of 'concern' for the teenager.

State Pension provides essential financial support for nearly 12.5 million older people across the UK, including 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years worth of National Insurance Contributions.

Police are searching for a missing man who disappeared from Fife on New Year's Day.

Still on his mind. Lamar Odom isn’t done trying to have a friendship with ex-wife Khloé Kardashian — but he isn’t ready to tell her that in person.

Davina McCall showed off her bold new hairstyle as she returned to The Masked Singer last night - but fans are divided about her dramatic new look.

.Whether in jaw-dropping eveningwear at  —Zendaya wore a custom spider-print Armani dress, while Tom opted for a chocolate-brown satin Prada suit—or making a stylish dash in New York City in matching monochromatic looks, the couple always serves exceptional style.Below, see Zendaya and Tom’s best looks together to date.At the Madrid premiere of Spider Man: Homecoming, Zendaya wore a blue strapless Jonathan Simkhai dress and Tom threw on a blazer over a white T-shirt, jeans, and Nike Dunks.Tom suited up in maroon Ermenegildo Zegna, while Zendaya modeled an olive cut-out Armani Privé dress.The couple was spotted making a stylish hotel exit in New York City. Tom wore a smart grey suit with a black roll-neck, while Zendaya kept things classic in a black shirt dress, Wolford tights, and Christian Louboutin heels.In London, the lovebirds wowed onlookers while dressed to the nines.

CHER fuelled growing speculation that she’s engaged to her toyboy boyfriend as she flashed a huge sparkler in a New Year’s Eve snap. The Believe legend grinned as Alexander “A.E.” Edwards, 40 years her junior, planted a kiss on her.

KYLIE Minogue was the star of the show as she held a stunning New Year’s Eve concert in Dubai to ring in 2023. The Can’t Get You Out Of My Head singer wowed fans at the glitzy Atlantis, The Palm hotel during a 60 minute set as thousands of fans ended the year with a stunning firework display after the show.

IT looks like 2023 might not get off to the best start for one Emmerdale character as fans have predicted a shocking relapse. Leyla Harding, played by Roxy Shahidi, has had a difficult year on the soap following her cocaine habit which resulted in huge financial issues, a rehab stint and ultimately led to the breakdown of her short marriage to embattled doctor Liam Cavangah. Following their decision to leave the marriage behind them a few weeks ago, both of them have attempted to move forward but have found themselves rather lost amidst the uncertainty over their futures.

The next film from RRR star N.T. Rama Rao Jr., (a.k.a. NTR Jr.), is scheduled to start shooting in February for worldwide release on April 5, 2024.

Dame Judi Dench, 88, left hotel guests stunned after she was seen giving a musical performance on New Year's Eve just before midnight fireworks at a hotel in Aberdeenshire.The Hollywood star joined in on singing parts of Abba’s hit Waterloo, as she was joined by Sharleen Spiteri, 55, who belted out the main vocals. Scottish singer and guitarist Sharleen is best known for being the lead singer of the rock band Texas. A video of their joint performance posted to Twitter has now amassed over 100,000 views.The clip shows the pair sharing a stool, with Dame Judi playing the piano while Sharleen sings.The incredible event took place at The Fife Arms in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, just before hotel guests welcomed in 2023.Onlookers appeared to be delighted by the unexpected occurrence, while others took to Twitter to share their amazement. Ewan Venters, the chief executive officer of Artfarm, which owns The Fife Arms, told BBC Scotland the rendition sparked joy just before the New Year. “Judi Dench and Sharleen Spiteri were staying at the hotel and we had an impromptu moment at the piano,” he said.“It was a happy evening with lots of guests and locals clapping.”He later told the PA news agency: “(Judi and Sharleen) had met previously but after dinner they met in the lobby and took to the piano.“Guests were somewhat shocked but loved it!” he continued. “Two legends – a Scottish musician, Sharleen Spiteri – and Dame Judi who, although born in the city of York, is an honorary Scot for not least playing Queen Victoria on so many occasions.“Mrs Brown was back on Royal Deeside!” he added. Dame Judi recently left Good Morning Britain favourite Ben Shephard gobsmacked, when he discovered they had shared the same dressing room. The icon was

Steven Bradley believes he's ready to make the step into first-team football in the Scottish Premiership - and that Livingston is the perfect place for him to do just that.

The beginning of a new year provides a perfect opportunity to make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), your local council and Social Security Scotland.

The UK's biggest family have managed to squeeze in an impressive 11 holidays over the course of 2022. Sue and Noel Radford who together have 22 children between them have shared their adventures with thousands of fans on social media.

The festive season may be over but as people ease into the first week of the new year there are two bank holidays which may affect payments due for those on certain benefits. There is also important information about Universal Credit payments due midweek, which some people mistakenly believe should have arrived before Hogmanay.

Two helicopters collided in an Australian tourist hotspot earlier today, killing four passengers and critically injuring three others.

The Black Eyed Peas donned rainbow-colored armbands in support of the LGBTQ community during their New Year's Eve concert in Poland sponsored by state media TVP.The quartet made the fashion statement in an apparent response to anti-LGBTQ views promulgated by government officials.The four members of the musical group - will.i.am, Apl.de.ap, J. Rey Soul and Taboo - all wore rainbow armbands as they were the featured performers for TVP's show New Year's of Dreams, and wore them through their set.  The latest: The Black Eyed Peas donned rainbow-colored armbands in support of the LGBTQ community during their New Year's Eve concert in Poland sponsored by state media TVPThe fashion statement drew the ire of members of the country's Law and Justice Party (PiS), which is currently in charge under President Andrzej Duda, and has an anti-LGBTQ agenda.The party's Marcin Warchol tweeted, 'LGBT promotion in TVP2.

Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani took their sons Wyatt and Sebastian out in New York City on Sunday afternoon just hours after hosting CNN's New Year's Eve festivities.The 55-year-old broadcaster wore a big black jacket with a pair of matching pants and casual sneakers. He pulled a black cap with the Caterpillar construction logo in the center of the hat.  Out with the kids: Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani took their sons Wyatt and Sebastian out in New York City on Sunday afternoonMaisani, 49, wore a brown jacket and a pair of blue jeans. He walked in beat up white sneakers.  His gray hair was cut short on the sides though he left some length on top of her head. The France native held his two-year-old son Wyatt who wore a bright red and blue jacket.  Bundled up: The 55-year-old broadcaster wore a big black jacket with a pair of matching pants and casual sneakers CAT cap: He pulled a black cap with the Caterpillar construction logo in the center of the hat Casual outfit: Maisani, 49, wore a brown jacket and a pair of blue jeans.