4 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

2 hours 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

35 hours ago List of schools closed due to snow, ice and rain as UK hit by icy blast

Overnight on Wednesday, temperatures fell to as low as minus 12C at Tulloch Bridge in Scotland

Events

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

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

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 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