Cold Weather Payments: £25 bonus for six DWP benefits
Households on six key DWP benefits could receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment this week as temperatures plummet. Find out if your postcode qualifies for the automatic energy bill help.
Households on six key DWP benefits could receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment this week as temperatures plummet. Find out if your postcode qualifies for the automatic energy bill help.
An eight-day amber cold health alert is in force across northern England, warning of serious health risks for vulnerable people as temperatures plummet. Check on elderly neighbours.
The RAC has issued a vital six-point warning to help drivers avoid breakdowns in the cold. Follow the 'FORCES' checklist to stay safe on icy roads this winter.
The last Sunday of 2025 in Birmingham will be mild but damp, with overcast skies and light showers. Here's your essential weather guide for 28 December.
Revealed: Five common errors that can halt or reduce your DWP state pension. Learn how to protect your income and avoid costly underpayments.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for benefits and State Pension over the 2025/2026 festive period due to bank holidays. Find out how to plan your finances.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
Thousands of UK state pensioners receive payments early on Christmas Eve due to bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
Thousands of UK households will see DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension land early due to bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
The DWP is issuing state pension and benefit payments early due to the bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
The DWP confirms state pension and benefits like Universal Credit will be paid early due to New Year bank holidays. Find out if you're affected.
The Met Office forecasts a significant turn to colder, windier conditions from 1st January. Find out what the New Year weather shift means for you.
A major snow event is forecast to hit the UK in early January, with 13 English counties first in line. Maps show significant snowfall and temperatures plunging to -9C. Read the full forecast.
DWP claimants risk having payments stopped if hospitalised over Christmas and fail to report it. Learn the crucial steps to protect your claim and avoid sanctions.
The Met Office warns of frost and rain in Birmingham this weekend, with temperatures dropping to 1°C. Discover the full Christmas and New Year weather outlook for the city.
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
Vulnerable households could receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment this month. Find out if you're eligible, how the DWP scheme works, and how to check your postcode.
The DWP is distributing crucial winter payments, including Cold Weather and Winter Fuel Payments, worth up to £1,085. Check if you qualify for this vital financial support before Christmas.
DWP confirms early state pension payments for Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check if you're affected and plan your finances accordingly.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for State Pension and key benefits over the festive holidays to ensure claimants receive funds on time. Check the new schedule here.
UK households can claim special cost of living payments up to £140 in December via the Household Support Fund. Eligibility and amounts vary by local council. Find out if you qualify.
Vulnerable households could receive £25 payments this December if temperatures plummet. Find out if you're eligible for the DWP's Cold Weather Payment scheme.
The DWP is informing retirees aged 80+ they may claim an extra £422.80 per month via the Over 80 Pension. Eligibility depends on your basic State Pension amount. Find out if you qualify.
The Met Office warns of disruptive weather with 36 flood warnings across the UK. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast, potentially causing travel chaos. Stay updated with the latest forecasts.
Over four million UK households will receive automatic £25 Cold Weather Payments from DWP to help with heating bills this winter. Find out if you qualify.
Birmingham faces a four-day cold snap from Dec 16-20, with overnight temperatures plummeting to 0°C. Get the full forecast and prepare for frosty conditions.
The DWP confirms tax-free Winter Fuel Payments of up to £475 are landing for eligible pensioners. Learn about eligibility for this and other cold weather support schemes.
Millions of UK state pensioners to receive £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. The tax-free payment, unchanged for 50 years, faces criticism over its eroded value amid cost of living pressures.
Latest weather maps show a dramatic shift, with predicted 5cm of snow for the West Midlands now expected to hit only Scotland. Get the full forecast details.
Millions of UK state pensioners to receive up to £475 in extra winter payments from DWP. Learn about Winter Fuel Allowance, Warm Home Discount & Cold Weather Payment eligibility.