Universal Credit claimants to get an extra £1,000-a-year after DWP rule change announced in Autumn Budget

Brit Awards co-host Maya Jama squirmed as she was quizzed on her engagement to Ben Simmons by presenter Mo Gilligan at this year’s awards ceremony.The 27 year old is set to say 'I do' after a proposal from NBA basketball player Ben Simmons, 25 – who she has dated since May 2021 – in January this year. Earlier in the night, the presenter stunned on the red carpet in a daring black cut-out dress as she flashed her engagement ring, thought to be worth £700k, during her arrival to the ceremony.

Adele was praised by fans for an 'iconic' performance at the BRIT Awards 2022 just week after her Las Vegas shows were cancelled. The 33 year old, who sparked engagement rumours on the red carpet with a dazzling diamond on her ring finger, scooped the awards for Best Song with Easy On Me, Artist Of The Year and Album Of The Year. Adele dedicated the gong for Album Of The Year to her ex-husband Simon Konecki and her nine year old son Angelo Adkins in an emotional speech at the ceremony at The O2 arena in London.

It was certainly a busy night for Adele at the Brit Awards as not only did she take home three awards, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for 'Easy On Me' and Album of the Year, but she also made three incredible outfit changes throughout the night. Her first look saw her steal the show on the red carpet as she sparked engagement rumours and flaunted a huge diamond on her engagement finger whilst sporting a dramatic floor length gown with a polka dot tulle overlay.The 33 year old star rocked a bronzed makeup look and dramatic eyebrows, with her signature matte lip and flicked eyeliner.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, has reacted after Janey Godley, 61, took to social media to share an update on her Stage 3 ovarian cancer.The ITV presenter retweeted the comedian’s post, where she debuted a pixie haircut in two new selfies.Janey captioned the snaps: “Thanks Kroma Hair on Great Western Rd - my pixie cut is complete thanks to Jordi.”In the retweet, Lorraine added: “You really suit short hair !!”Fans and friends of the comic also shared their messages of support on the social media platform as they praised her new look.Loose Women panellist Denise Welch typed: “I love it!!!”TracyEglin tweeted: “I understand that people are telling you that you look great, because you do.“I also understand that this is not a decision made because, ‘You fancied a wee change’.“I hope people understand just how difficult It was to do.

The former couple were first linked romantically in mid-2011 and were eventually married and separated all in 2018.The estranged pair share nine-year-old Angelo, who Adele said she could not wait to bring back her awards to him on tonight's award show.Adele has reportedly been spending time at her boyfriend Rich's home in recent weeks after pulling out of her Vegas residency.The singer pulled out of her Vegas residency just a day before the performance, at the anger of many fans.Taking to her Instagram at the time, she said: "I'm so sorry, but my show ain't ready.

Dorinda Medley has revealed she is putting her beloved New York apartment on the market for $2.5million after becoming an 'empty nester'.The Bravo star, 57, is ready for a fresh start and looking to offload the property after more than two decades now that her daughter Hannah, 28, has moved out.She tells DailyMail.com exclusively: 'After 21 years in my beautiful two bedroom apartment, I am officially an empty nester and I've decided to put it on the market. New chapter!Dorinda Medley has revealed she is putting her beloved New York apartment on the market for $2.5million after becoming an 'empty nester''Having spent the pandemic renovating it, it is now ready for a new family to enjoy.'I'm now on the hunt with my original and fabulous agent Laurie Cooper from Douglas Elliman to find a new home somewhere on the Upper East Side.

Sharon Stone revealed her harsh childhood in rural Pennsylvaniawhere she was hit with a belt by her father and sexually assaulted by her grandfather in her bestselling book The Beauty Of Living Twice.And in the new issue of Rake Magazinethe blonde Hollywood bombshell explained more to writer Tom Chamberlin.The Basic Instinct vet shared that she was asked to be silent and be a good little girl even when things were terrible, and she felt that was far from healthy. Looking back:Sharon Stone revealed her harsh childhood in rural Pennsylvania in her book The Beauty Of Living Twice.

She's one of Hollywood's most in-demand models and has a sense of style unmatched to any it girl.And Hailey Bieber played it cool with a casual ensemble as she ran a few errands in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning.The 25-year-old stunner even managed to look top notch wearing a slouchy striped sweater with a pair of baggy jeans as she headed into appointments while tending to another busy day on her calendar. Chic in the city: Hailey Bieber played it cool with a casual ensemble as she ran a few errands in Los Angeles on Tuesday morningHailey's long-sleeved sweater featured a V-neck, ribbed collar with a dropped shoulder hem and long sleeves reaching down past her hands.

A Disney Channel movie is getting a part two!- Just Jared Jr Find out which star just got secretly married – DListed Megan Thee Stallion checks in – Egotastic Watch an exclusive clip from the upcoming 2022 TIME’s Kid of the Year special!- Just Jared Jr

The 2022 BRIT Awards just wrapped up, and the complete winners list has been unveiled!

Congrats to the happy (and sneaky) couple! Bling Empire stars Cherie Chan and Jessey Lee revealed they secretly got married months ago during an interview E! News’ Daily Pop on Tuesday, Feb. 8. They admitted they tied the knot on September 8 in the most luxurious way possible at Château de Saran castle in Champagne, France. Keep in mind, they had gotten engaged on August 30 which means they tied the knot just one week after Jessey had popped the question at the Jacquemart-André Museum.

EXCLUSIVE: 20th Television has optioned Steve Almond’s forthcoming novel All The Secrets of the World to adapt as a television series. The Gotham Group, which is under a first-look deal at 20th, would produce, and Jon Harmon Feldman (Monarch, Designated Survivor) is attached as showrunner. 20th Television is the studio. A search is underway for a writer.

Mo Gilligan made a hilarious dig at Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he hosted the BRIT Awards on Tuesday evening. The comedian is presenting the awards show for the first time this year, taking over from previous host of several years Jack Whitehall. Some of the biggest names from the music world including Adele, Ed Sheeran and Anne-Marie, were all packed into London’s O2 Arena for the ceremony when Mo made a jab at the PM and his recent ‘partygate’ scandal.

Adele became teary-eyed as she dedicated her final gong at the Brit Awards to her nine year old son Angelo and ex-husband Simon Konecki during the 2022 ceremony.The 33 year old star won three awards of the five she was up for during the ceremony, and even managed to fit in a performance of her new song I Drink Wine. With three outfit changes, she was the star of the show, but it was her final speech for Album of the Year that truly tugged at the heartstrings. "I would like to dedicate this award to my son," she said as she held back tears.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his Autumn Budget last Wednesday (27th October), announcing it as a plan for a “post-Covid” era.

Good Morning Britain's Adil Ray clashed with a guest on Thursday morning's show during a discussion about yesterday's Autumn Budget.

The government has announced funding to develop proposals to reinstate a passenger rail line between Ashton-under-Lyne and Stockport.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak slashed tax on bottles of champagne in his Budget - but left it off a fact sheet of booze tax changes.

Covid-19 pandemic and means that chancellor Rishi Sunak's latest budget and spending review is of particular importance.The plan has a major impact on how much tax we pay, how much we earn and how much we have left to spend.Sunak insisted the budget, in which there was £150 billion allocated for day-to-day departmental spending, will bring in an "age of optimism".Meanwhile, Labour have been critical of the budget.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a range of new policies in this afternoon’s Autumn Budget which will affect Lanarkshire families.

Rishi Sunak has delivered his Autumn Budget for 2021, featuring changes to the Universal Credit taper rate, a rise in the minimum wage and an overhaul of the alcohol tax system.