Universal Credit claimants could see benefits slashed if planned DWP changes go ahead next month

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Despite the pandemic, plans to construct new homes on a Wishaw Main Street eyesore are continuing.Trust, which took over the running of Wishaw and District Housing Association last year, confirmed its intention to submit an application to construct new homes on the former Tesco site, next to the Commercial Hotel, early next year.The project, which first saw plans drawn up in 2013 only to be shelved three years later, was a key commitment of Trust’s package as it took over WDHA.Rhona McLeod, Trust’s CEO, said: “Everyone is really keen to get the Main Street planning application submitted as soon as possible.“We are working together with the council and

Rod Stewart's pal details first moment singer met daughter he gave upIt wasn't long before many fans of the star waded in to express their thoughts over her smart idea.One replied: "If you want to have more fun you can work on my pantry! Great work!"Another penned: "Amazing! I need you to come to do mine!!""The level of satisfaction is off the charts!" a third follower gushed.Kimberly's mother Alana married Rod back in 1979 and they separated in 1984.Rod has eight children and is now married to his wife of 13 years, Penny.The couple have two sons; Alastair, 14, and Aiden, nine, together.Rod had his first child, Sarah, 57, with his then-girlfriend Susannah Boffey in 1963, who was adopted because they couldn't afford to raise her at the

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) because you have a disability or health condition that makes it difficult for you to get around, you can use it to pay for a vehicle from a charity called Motability. Over 600,000 customers across the UK currently enjoy the options and independence that the Motability Scheme offers.

CHLOE Ferry looked unrecognisable as she enjoyed a night out in Durham on Saturday night. Chloe, 25, made sure all eyes were on her as she and close pal Bethan Kershaw hit the town together.

DAWN Ward's daughter Taylor has officially gone public with Manchester City footballer Riyad Mahrez on Instagram. The 22-year-old reality stunner put on a loved-up display with the Algerian star - just one day after Dawn's court scandal.

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the film industry. Not only is the theatrical release business on life-support, but the film festival season was effectively canceled from March until September, leaving a Cannes-sized hole in the hearts of cinema fans.

CHRIS Packham shocked Autumnwatch viewers as he casually reminisced about kissing a fox with tongues as a child. The 59-year-old presenter claimed the experience was a "badge of honour" as he opened up to his 25-year-old stepdaughter Megan McCubbin on the wildlife show last night.

Sharon Osbourne revealed on Tuesday's edition of The Talk that she and her husband were the victims of credit card fraud.The 68-year-old said on Tuesday's edition of CBS's The Talk that she learned the startling discovery as she went to buy a birthday present for her daughter Kelly, who turned 36 on Tuesday.'It’s my Kelly’s birthday today, I went out last night to pick up her gift,' Osbourne said.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Fire officers are urging West Lothian people to put safety first in the run up to Bonfire Night.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is underlining the dangers of fireworks as large-scale public events including organised displays are being cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Families and communities are being reminded that bonfires and the private use of fireworks can cause significant injury and present a particular risk to children, and can also upset pets.This type of activity can further impact on the emergency services – firefighters attended more than 2300 deliberate fires during the four-week period leading to Bonfire Night

ADELE joked she has signed up for reality show Love Island as she poked fun at her love life during her Saturday Night Live appearance. Adele, 32, made a triumphant return to the spotlight as she hosted the popular US television show and showed off her recent weight loss.

Ubisoft has teamed up with Netflix to develop a live-action series based on their best-selling action-adventure video game Assassin's Creed, which originally debuted in 2007.It's a part of an overall deal with the streaming giant - which also includes animated and anime series - and executive producers Jason Altman and Danielle Kreinik are now searching for a showrunner, according to Variety.'For more than 10 years, millions of fans around the world have helped shape the Assassin's Creed brand into an iconic franchise,' said Altman, head of Ubisoft Film & Television - Los Angeles.

The events of the 2020, starting with the killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd at the hands of police, have inspired broader debates about how policing should look in America—and how it should look on TV. Cop shows, propelled by the highly repeatable procedurals that have blanketed the dial almost since the medium’s inception, represent a significant chunk of scripted real estate.

Dave Franco made his directorial debut in a feature film in The Rental, starring real-life wife Alison Brie this past summer.And on Saturday, the California native looked summer ready when he debuted his bleached-blonde hair while on a coffee run in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.So far, there's no word on whether his newly lightened locks were for fun or for his upcoming role as 1990s rapper Vanilla Ice.

Radio Times Magazine.Victoria lives in London with her two sons, Oliver, 16, and Joe, 13, and her husband Mark Sandell.The Government enforced a rule of six last month in a bid to crackdown on soaring coronavirus cases across Britain.This means any gathering of more than six people in England is illegal, unless it meets one of the exemptions.The rule does not apply to households or bubbles of more than six, or gatherings for work or education.The Government has since introduced a three-tier approach to coronavirus restrictions, which categorises every area of England as either medium, high and very high risk.Different rules apply depending on which tier you live in, with some areas currently not allowed to mix with another household

James May talks 'crisis' at new pub just hours before opening“He knew what it was when he bought it. Further applications for significant changes should not be granted.

Kourtney Kardashian appeared to be having the time of her life, as she celebrated her younger sister Kim Kardashian's 40th birthday on a private island on Tuesday.Giving an envy-inducing glimpse of how the famous family enjoyed their luxurious getaway, the 41-year-old Poosh founder shared three snaps of herself taking a dip.While showing off her toned bikini body, Kourtney looked absolutely smitten, as Kendall Jenner's best friend, Fai Khadra, cradled her in his muscular arms.

STRICTLY's Max George jokes he's been Tango'd after being hosed down with fake tan. The 32-year-old revealed his preparations ahead of tonight's first live show - and he was more focused on his looks than his moves.

No one seems to have cracked the code of the video game movie. Take “Assassin’s Creed,” from Ubisoft.

Nicola Sturgeon has warned some parts of Scotland will see no immediate change in lockdown restrictions when a new five tier framework is adopted.Scots will be told by the end of the week which of the five levels their local council area has been placed in.MSPs will debate details of the draft framework at Holyrood tomorrow and a majority are expected to support it when the plan is put to a vote.The new five tier framework is designed to guide communities through local lockdowns until such a time a vaccine is widely available.Speaking at her daily media briefing, the SNP leader said many parts of the country will see "no immediate change" from the existing local lockdowns already in place.That could mean pubs and restaurants in the central

Scottish Government is spending £1,089 less per student on teaching in universities than when the SNP came into office in 2007, Scottish Labour has claimed.Richard Leonard said the figures show quality of tuition has “clearly been deprioritised by the SNP”.The Scottish Labour leader aid universities and students must be a priority for investment.Analysis by the party of data obtained from a freedom of information request to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) found that real terms per student spend in 2020-21 is £1,089 lower than it was in 2007-08.The figure is a combination of the per student teaching grant allocation and the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) fee payment, the latter of which the party said has remained unchanged for

Cardi B clapped back at haters claiming she and other Black female rappers have devalued Hermés’ wildly expensive Birkin bags.These coveted designer handbags cost anywhere from $12,000 to more than $200,000 for exotic skins such as alligator — and the 28-year-old cannot get enough! She recently posted a pic showing off her extensive collection, though apparently, not everyone was impressed.