New Universal Credit payment rates ahead of DWP ending £20 uplift this week

UK should now be ready for two massive storms this week as weather forecasters ramp up their warnings of heavy snow and high winds.The Met Office say gusts of up to 80-90mph could batter parts of the country on Wednesday afternoon (16 February) as Storm Dudley sweeps in over Scotland and Northern Ireland.Gale-force winds from the high-pressure weather system approaching across the Atlantic will then make their way over to northern England by the evening.The national forecaster has issued a yellow warning for wind across all parts of the UK bar northern Scotland for Friday.There is also a more severe amber warning in place from today for southern and western Scotland, the north coast of Northern Ireland and northern England.A forecast on the Met Office website admitted that Storm Dudley would take an unpredictable path on Wednesday, and read: "After a windy day, westerly winds are expected to increase further later on Wednesday afternoon and evening across southern Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, then parts of Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia."There is still some uncertainty in the timing and location of the strongest winds but there is the potential for inland wind gusts of 60-70 mph in places."Gusts of 80-90 mph are possible around exposed coasts of southwest Scotland for a brief time.

Khloe Kardashian received a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift from her sister Kim Kardashian's boyfriend Pete Davidson.Kim's new flame made sure the star's younger sister didn't get left out on the romantic holiday.The 37-year-old Good American owner showed off her gratitude to the Saturday Night Live comic by sharing snaps of the beautiful bouquet of pink and purple flowers he sent her.Khloe shared the snap to her 220 million Instagram followers which she captioned: "The sweetest! Thank you Pete," followed by three pink heart emojis.The blonde beauty is currently single after dumping her daughter True's father Tristan Thompson after a cheating scandal.However, she received several other floral arrangements on the romantic holiday.Khloe's niece Penelope sent the blonde beauty a white bouquet to her Calabasas home.While younger sister Kylie Jenner gifted the star a stunning red and white heart-shaped roses design.According to a Page Six source, Khloe is thrilled her sister is with SNL star Pete.They said: "She loves Pete and is so happy to see how happy he makes her sister."Kim has been reportedly dating Pete since October 2021 and it appears her rapper ex-husband Kanye West does not approve of the romance.Pete has been slammed repetitively by Kanye who is not happy about his status in the Kardashian family.Kanye branded Pete a "d***head" in a 13-post rant which included a vow that the comic would never be allowed to meet his children.Kanye and Kim share four children together - North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm, who are eight, six, four and two respectively.The rapper shared a text from Pete that read: "As a man I'd never get in the way of your children. That's a promise.

Chris Hemsworth to share a hilarious Valentine’s Day post. The actor took to social media to wish his wife, Elsa Pataky, the best with her other “love.” Hemsworth shared a picture of Elsa kissing a kangaroo.

Johnny Depp is now the proud recipient of Serbia’s medal of honour, presented to him by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade Tuesday.

Murray Bartlett is sharing all the secrets of his mustache on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

The “Sex and the City” sequel “And Just Like That…” has wrapped the first season but the conversation about Miranda Hobbes’ storyline keeps going.

Russia has begun working on a massive submarine that it says could sneak out of radar detection.Plans to build the 72-metre (236 feet) long Strazh 2.0 sub with a displacement of 1,300 tons were announced this week by the state-owned Rubin Design Bureau firm, reports The Mirror.It is designed to be multi-functional to keep costs down in light of spending cuts to the nation's military budget follwoing the economic effects of Covid.The sub will be based on another version of the Guardian submarine that the firm are already working on.Early data reportedly suggests that the underwater craft will be able to reach a speed of 21 knots, which is achieved by installing a huge power plant and working to reduce resistance when it is in the surface position.The firm claimed that the Strazh 2.0 will be able to dip out of radar detection thanks to its shape, saying: “The new contours with the wave-cutting forward bow and sloping sides reduce rolling motion, increase the ship’s steadiness as a weapons platform and cut radar signature.“Additionally, the ship can be used for conducting drills with anti-submarine forces and training the crews of classical submarines.

Every time we think we see a little development for Kanye West, it’s one step forward and two steps back.

Michelle Keegan wowed fans as she glowed in stunning holiday snaps at a luxury resort.The former Coronation Street actress has been soaking up the sun during a lavish break to Turks and Caicos.The actress looked glam as she showcased her sensational figure in a black patterned maxi dress.The 34-year-old styled her brunette locks straight as she beamed while facing away from the camera.She simply penned to the post a black heart as fans quickly commented to gush over the Our Girl actress.One wrote: "Stunning."Another added: "WOW."A third asked: "Can you get any hotter," followed by three fire emojis."Absolutely gorgeous," added a fourth.Michelle, who is married to reality star and fitness fanatic Mark Wright, recently shared more holiday snaps as she walked in the clear blue sea and a beautiful garden overlooking the water.The star was seen grinning at the camera as she glanced back over her shoulder wearing a cream thigh-skimming shirt dress.Wearing her long dark hair down and wavy, Michelle accessorised her look with large dark sunglasses and small hoop earrings, adding a layered anklet to her tanned legs.She clutched her neutral-toned espadrille wedges in her hand looking carefree and happy in the snap.Michelle captioned her post: "Making memories. Forever grateful to @beaches_uk for this magical gifted stay…Turks & Caicos was simply beautiful!"Mark recently gushed over his wife of seven years on Valentine's Day as he shared a snap of the couple wearing matching white shirts while standing on a yacht in the ocean at sunset.He captioned the touching tribute: "Happy Valentine to my wingwoman!! Cheers to laughter, love and happiness.

Chloe Madeley who announced she was pregnant.The 73-year-old former This Morning and 34-year-old Chloe looked elated as they teased the happy news while holding an ultrasound picture and a pink baby grow.In the snap, Judy looked incredible as she donned a lovely floral blouse with her long blonde hair passing her shoulder.An ecstatic Chloe wore her hair down, teasing her bangs and she was all smiling while wearing a pretty black jumper..The daughter of Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley is expecting her first child with her Rugby husband James Haskell, 34.James made the happy announcement earlier today when he appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain and shared the couple's sweet secret.He told the GMB host, his father-in-law Richard Madley, on Tuesday morning that he was going to be a grandfather again, as Ranvir Singh congratulated her co-host and show guest.Richard teased James had something personal to share before the sportsman revealed the exciting news.He announced: "Well Richard, Chloe and I are expecting our first child."We are going to be having a little girl, and you are going to be a grandfather once again."Richard was ecstatic with the announcement as he shared a picture of the baby's scanHe explained excitedly: "We can actually see the child.

 Pete then went on to aim a dig at Mr Johnson over the costs of his recent Downing Street flat refurbishment.The luxurious transformation of the flat reportedly included wallpaper at £840 a roll and an armchair at £5,900.Hitting out at the expensive home makeover, Pete swiped: “You know, with his £500 a roll wallpaper!”“Yeah,” Sophie chimed, siding with her brother.It comes after Mr Johnson confirmed he would be scrapping the £20 universal credit uplift.The uplift was first introduced during the pandemic.More than 800,000 people risk being dragged into poverty as a result of the cut.The cut was applied to assessments on Wednesday and will take effect in a week.About 100,000 renters in England will also be in danger of eviction due to the

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A single mum of an autistic boy has blasted Boris Johnson for "not caring" about low earners as he cuts the £20-a-week Universal Credit uplift.Sarah Coothoopermal, 35, of Leeds, West Yorkshire, said benefit cuts were being made "in the worst place at the worst time" as millions face being plunged into desperate poverty.The £20-a-week increase to Universal Credit, which was brought in to help people on low incomes struggling through the Covid-19 pandemic, was withdrawn yesterday.Sarah said the £20 had been a "real help", and she now faces a "struggle" because the cut will cost her family £1,040 a year.Currently a full-time carer for her son Taron, 3, the mum said: "I don't know what to

Boris Johnson with a video of re-arranged quotes by the Prime Minister set against Jay-Z‘s 2004 hit ‘99 Problems’.The comedy duo, who describe their process as “mixing pop hits with people off the telly,” are known for their reworkings of classic songs mixed with quotes from public figures.

More than 20,000 children across Scotland will be plunged into poverty because of the UK Government's "shameful" decision to cut Universal Credit, campaigners have warned.

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petrol buyers amid the ongoing fuel crisis. In view of his 235,000 followers, he began: "To all you selfish a***holes out there that are stealing all the f***ing petrol."I've got an actual appointment to get to for my medication, so can we just think about others before ourselves."A number of petrol stations across England were forced to close this month due to a lack of fuel supply.Drivers were seen flocking to forecourts to fill up their tanks which caused traffic chaos, despite the Government urging people not to panic.Meghan Markle’s ‘inappropriate’ New York wardrobe blasted by Lady CIn an update yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the issue was "stabilising" and that more petrol will be available soon.Tom regularly keeps his

coronavirus vaccine passport application is now free to download. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the app would go live today ahead of vaccine certification being introduced in Scotland on Friday, October 1.

Labour ’s Secretary of State for Child Poverty, slammed the Tory government decision to claw back the lockdown rise in Universal Credit in a speech that made him the darling of the Labour conference. Streeting, 38, recovered from kidney cancer this year to come back to Labour’s front bench as the arrowhead of a campaign against child poverty.

space initiative - on the same day as the Daily Star launches our 'Spaced Out' campaign.The new National Space Strategy sets out the government’s long-term vision for how the UK can become a major force in space research and exploration.The wide-ranging plans - from satellite broadband networks to clearing up the growing mass of orbital space junk – are set to become part of the government’s “levelling up” agenda.And new spaceports being developed in Cornwall and the Shetland Islands will bring hundreds of much-needed jobs to those areas, promises the new government announcement.A spokesperson from the UK Space Agency told the Daily Star: "Whilst we wont be launching humans from our soil any time soon, the UK’s involvement in space is very

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