How up to £1.5BN may have been lost in fraudulent claims for Universal Credit in early days of Covid

The moment John Pomfrey understood the true extent of his wife’s deceit came when a policeman showed him her driving licence.  ‘So what?’ he said. ‘Doesn’t everyone have one?’ The officer’s reply stunned him: ‘No — not if they’re blind they don’t.’ After 15 years of marriage, Christina Pomfrey’s supposed lack of eyesight came as … Read more

Universal Studios open at reduced capacity due to coronavirus

After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, opened at reduced capacity earlier this month.  DailyMail.com was there to witness what the new reality looks like, with social distancing guidelines in place and prevention tips printed on signs placed throughout the park.   What once was a lively park … Read more

More over-50s are claiming Universal Credit than under-25s

More over-50s are claiming Universal Credit than under-25s, as older workers struggle in pandemic-hit job market Number of over-50s on Universal Credit has soared to 660,000 since March Many are ineligible because they have savings of £16k or draw a pension How do you claim Universal Credit? Find our guide below By Tanya Jefferies for … Read more

Those on Universal Credit can get up to £1,200 in free Government savings

More than 1.8million people have signed up for Universal Credit since 16 March, just days before the country went into lockdown. This is six times as many claims as usual, the Department for Work and Pensions has revealed.  While it highlights just how devastating the virus has been for people’s livelihoods and the economy, it … Read more

The name’s Banned! Odeon refuses to show all Universal movies – including new James Bond film

Odeon cinema refuses to show all Universal movies – including new James Bond film No Time to Die – in row over films released straight to on demand The row comes following Universal’s decision to release movies via streaming Universal’s move comes after Trolls World Tour became an on-demand success  Universal granted the likes of … Read more

Universal Orlando reveals creatures in its new Harry Potter ride including Blast-Ended Skrewt

First look at the life-like creatures that will feature in Universal Orlando’s new Harry Potter roller coaster – including a never-before-seen Blast-Ended Skrewt The new roller coaster, called Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, is set to open on June 13  The attraction will see guests fly deep into the Forbidden Forest and Hogwarts on Hagrid’s magical … Read more