3 hours ago What is a cold weather payment, how much is it, and how can I get one?

The payments will automatically be added to the accounts of those eligible – but how much are cold weather payments?

Politics

8 hours ago Met Office weather forecast shows how cold it will get this weekend as

The weekend will be cold but it is finally set to get a little warmer, according to the Met Office

Society

1 hour ago DWP cold weather payment: Heater that costs 16p to run now less than £20 at Debenhams

Down to just £18.82 from the usual £44.99 with a massive 58% discount, this oil filled radiator is more than capable of heating up a home office or a small bedroom

Economics

18 hours ago Lakers postpone Hornets game as coach JJ Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Wildfires are burning fiercely across Los Angeles regionLA Rams playoff game still expected to go aheadThe NBA has postponed Thursday’s game between the Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets in Los Angeles due to the wildfires in the region, but the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams still expect their home playoff game on Monday to go ahead.At least five people have been killed, thousands of structures have been incinerated and nearly 180,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes during the disaster. Lakers head coach JJ Redick lost his house in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles in the fires, ESPN reported on Thursday. Continue reading...

Sport

4 hours ago Warning to parents over common travel mistake they make in cold weather that could cost a child's life

Parents have been warned of a seemingly innocent but potentially deadly mistake they could make as they try to keep their child warm this winter as cold weather batters Britain.

Events

30 hours ago Snow and heavy winds bring travel disruption with airport runways shut

Large parts of the UK continue to face yellow weather warnings for snow and ice on Thursday, with another ‘very cold night’ expected.

Transport

22 hours ago Met Office weather maps show when cold snap will finally come to an end

Temperatures are expected to get as low as -6C in Wales on Friday morning which coincides with another weather warning for ice

Society

4 hours ago Are you eligible for a Cold Weather Payment? Check to see if YOU can claim £25 as icy blast grips Britain

As a bitter Arctic freeze engulfs Britain, with some communities bracing for heavy snow and -20C temperatures, payments have been triggered in a total of 51 postcode areas.

Economics

8 hours ago Fergie's killjoy nepo baby: Sir Alex Ferguson's son Darren is slammed for denying Ashley Young his 'dream' by refusing to play his son against him

No father and son have ever played against each other in 154 years of English's football oldest competition, but that looked set to change at Goodison Park.

Events

5 hours ago FA Cup third round match off due to freezing cold weather as game postponed

The freezing conditions around the country this week have claimed the first postponement of a busy FA Cup third round weekend after Mansfield Town and Wigan Athletic fall victim

Politics

25 hours ago UK weather live: Britain braces for coldest night of winter so far with temperatures to drop as low as

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Society

4 hours ago Dunelm's giant £10 slipper heats up in two minutes and keeps feet warm 'for ages'

The £10 gadget is ideal for anyone who suffers from cold feet as the weather continues to push temperatures down

Economics

27 hours ago Snow and ice yellow alert extended into Friday as 'bitterly cold' night forecast for Scotland

The Met Office has warned of a ‘bitterly cold’ night ahead

Events

22 hours ago Find out the state of your local A&E right now using this interactive gadget

“It is clear that hospitals are under exceptional pressure at the start of this new year, with mammoth demand stemming from this ongoing cold weather snap and respiratory viruses like flu"

Politics

31 hours ago UK weather live: Manchester Airport runways shut amid heavy snow as temperatures plunge to

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Society

5 hours ago Are the £25 cold weather payments enough? Take our poll and have your say

With the cold weather payment set at just £25 as temperatures plummet and heating costs soar, we ask if you think the extra cash is really enough to help keep people warm

Economics

29 hours ago Ultra rare Amber cold weather alert extended across UK as Arctic blast bites

The regions affected include the North East, North West, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Events

32 hours ago Weather dog owners advice: When is it too cold to walk your dog? Advice on walking dogs in low temperatures

With temperatures plummeting across the UK, it’s important to keep your dog warm during their walk 🐶

Politics

8 hours ago DWP confirms exactly how Cold Weather Payments are paid and who is eligible

Cold Weather Payments have been activated this week as the mercury plummets to bitterly cold lows - and people living in these postcodes are entitled to it.

Economics

29 hours ago UK weather live: Fresh ice warnings as flights delayed at Manchester Airport after heavy snow

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Events

8 hours ago Cold weather payments triggered amid freezing temperatures – check if you’re eligible and when to expect money

The first cold weather payments of 2025 have been triggered

Economics

30 hours ago UK weather live: Fresh ice warnings as Manchester Airport warns of flight delays after heavy snow

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Events

26 hours ago Winter fuel payments: The cold weather support available for pensioners after new rules introduced

Everything you need to know about the changes to the winter fuel payment

Economics

36 hours ago UK weather live: Snow and ice warnings across country as cold snap could see temperatures hit

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Events

29 hours ago Electric heater deals: These Dreo space heaters are heavily discounted

Amazon has applied some serious discounts to a selection of cutting-edge electric heaters - just as the cold weather really kicks in

Economics

30 hours ago Cold weather payments triggered in UK snow – check if you’re eligible and when to expect money

The first cold weather payments of 2025 have been triggered

Economics

31 hours ago M&S 'easy to wear' knitted dress that's perfect for cold weather has £57 off

The Rich Knitted Crew Neck Midi Jumper Dress is ideal for cold weather and currently on sale at Nobody's Child and M&S

Economics

31 hours ago Claudia Winkleman's The Traitors £44 shaping leggings are perfect for cold weather

Claudia Winkleman keeps nailing her chic winter outfits on The Traitors, with her go-to Spanx leggings perfect for staying warm - and they're now on sale down from £75 to £44

Economics