State pensioners get £524.75 in extra winter payments
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
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RAC data reveals a sharp rise in UK fuel prices, pushing the cost of filling a family petrol car to over £75. Diesel prices also climb to an August 2024 high. Discover the full impact.
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UK diesel drivers are being urged to fill up as potential US military action in Venezuela threatens to disrupt crucial oil supplies, sending pump prices soaring. Experts warn of an immediate impact.
Asda introduces a 3p per litre fuel saving for drivers spending £15+ in Express stores this December. The move follows customer criticism over prices and service changes.
Octopus Energy and EDF advise draught-proofing to combat heat loss. Simple measures could save households £80 yearly on energy bills while keeping homes warmer.
Marks & Spencer's popular Thermowarmth™ Hooded Puffer Jacket is now just £36.80. Get this cosy, winter-perfect coat in four colours before it sells out.
Struggling UK households could receive up to £785 in DWP support before Christmas. Learn about Winter Fuel Payments, Household Support Fund and other vital schemes.
Asda Express is giving drivers a 3p per litre fuel discount throughout December when they spend £15+ on groceries. Save at the pump while stocking up for Christmas.
Asda offers drivers 3p off per litre of fuel this December when they spend £15 or more at an Asda Express store. Save on fuel while stocking up on festive essentials.
From the DWP Christmas Bonus to Cold Weather Payments, discover the nine key financial changes affecting millions of UK households in December 2025. Plan your finances now.
The DWP has confirmed five specific groups of state pensioners will not receive the £300 Winter Fuel Payment, despite some having low incomes. Find out if you are affected.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £150 cut to average energy bills from April 2026 by scrapping the ECO scheme. Discover how this impacts your cost of living.
HMRC begins direct recovery of Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners with incomes over £35,000. Learn how this affects you and what to expect.
Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget plan means state pensioners will repay £200 Winter Fuel Payment via HMRC bills by 2029. Discover the full impact.
Blackpool Council launches Household Support Fund offering £200-£300 payments to residents in financial difficulty. Check your eligibility and apply now.
HMRC announces new advisory fuel rates for petrol, diesel and electric company cars effective December 1. Find out how the changes affect business travel reimbursements.
British Gas launches its Energy Support Fund, offering grants of up to £2,000 to help customers clear energy debt this winter. Apply now for vital financial help.
DWP is automatically sending Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 to state pensioners. Find out if you're eligible to keep it or if HMRC will reclaim the cash.
Discover how the Winter Fuel Payment offers flexible £300 support for older Britons. Learn creative ways to boost warmth and wellbeing beyond just energy bills.
UK drivers could face new pay-per-mile charges up to £300 annually as government considers major motoring tax overhaul. Electric vehicle owners would be primarily affected. Learn more about the proposed changes.
As temperatures plummet, a leading GP reveals how the cold snap affects your immunity, heart, and lungs. Discover essential tips for staying well this winter.
UK state pensioners are being targeted by a resurgent Winter Fuel Payment text scam. Experts warn this 'horrible' fraud aims to steal personal data. Learn how to protect yourself.
Garden centres urge covering five specific plants before winter frost arrives. Expert tips on using fleece, bubble wrap, and mulch to save your garden from cold damage.
Struggling with winter bills? The DWP is offering three key payments worth up to £475, including Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount. Check your eligibility now.
A striking ice sculpture of terraced homes unveiled in London exposes the fuel poverty crisis leaving millions freezing. Campaign urges action as energy bills remain £500 above pre-crisis levels.
Millions on benefits like PIP and Carer's Allowance will not receive the £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment this winter. Discover if you are eligible and what to do.
UK state pensioners can claim over £7,800 in freebies and discounts before Christmas. Discover how to access free prescriptions, travel, and Pension Credit.