15 h. ago Dogs should not be taken for walks when temperatures drop below specific level

The UK has been hit by the first ice and snow of the winter, with temperatures plummeting below zero, and dog owners have been warned of the dangers of going outside

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19 h. ago PIP and other benefits not eligible for Cold Weather Payment 2025 despite low temperatures

A wide variety of benefits will not be automatically eligible for extra money across the winter period

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19 h. ago List of benefits not eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payment in 2025 despite cold snap

The Cold Weather Payment is a scheme run by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that gives those on certain benefits £25 for every seven consecutive days where the temperature drops to 0C or below

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23 h. ago Winter has finally kicked in – it’s time to crack out the casserole dish and get stewing

The temperature has truly dropped, so get a pot of something warming and delicious going on the stove. Plus: Amy Poon’s perfect post-pub fareSign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastAt the risk of sounding like a British cliche, can we take a moment to discuss the change in the weather? This week’s sudden drop in temperature has our house excited for potential snow (the children are giddy), with everything suddenly feeling a lot more wintry. New coats are on the hooks, thermals are being dug out and a casserole dish filled with some sort of soup, stew or stock seems to be permanently ticking away on the hob. These range from quick, warming weeknight dinners to leisurely, slow-cooked weekend meals.Whatever the time of year, I always have speedy packets of wontons and gyozas in the freezer, and cook them depending on how I feel (fried and steamed versus boiled and soupy). At the moment, I am craving warmth and nourishment, and Meera Sodha’s quickish vegan wonton soup hits all...

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27 h. ago Met Office pinpoints 41 UK areas with weather warnings as temperatures to hit

The forecaster warns of further disruptive conditions as the temperature is expected to fall to minus 12 and more snow will fall with chances of further school closures

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28 h. ago Britons brace for coldest night of this winter so far with mercury predicted to plunge to

Large swathes of the country were already below freezing this morning, with the Met Office saying parts of England could dip to around -7C as an Arctic blast tightens its grip.

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37 h. ago Weather maps predict when snow will stop falling in Scotland as temperature to plummet to

New Met Office weather warnings have been issued for Friday - will that spell an end to the extreme winter conditions?

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39 h. ago Cold Weather Payments 2025: how fast is cash paid into bank accounts after snow and low temperatures?

With freezing nights causing chaos across the UK, find out if you could get £25 ❄️

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41 h. ago Met Office weather warning for tomorrow as Brits brace for snow and ice blast

The Met Office has warned that as temperatures fall overnight ice will form on untreated surfaces, while snow may begin to settle mainly above 200-300 metres, leading to further accumulations of up to 5cm in places

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42 h. ago Cold Weather Payment 2025: How much does it pay and am I eligible?

Support is available for vulnerable households amid biting cold weather

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43 h. ago UK snow: Extremely hazardous weather phenomenon to follow Arctic blast this week

Weather maps show 'extremely hazardous' freezing rain could impact parts of the UK later this week following widespread heavy snow and temperatures dropping as low as -12C

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45 h. ago Commuters brace for blizzards and travel chaos as major roads forced to close amid Met Office amber snow warning and

Yesterday's white-out trapped drivers on snow-covered roads as temperatures fell well below zero across much of Britain.

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51 h. ago Commuters brace for more travel chaos with amber snow warning in place after blizzards on North York moors left motorists stranded

Yesterday's white-out trapped drivers on snow-choked roads as an Arctic blast pushed temperatures well below zero across much of Britain.

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55 h. ago DWP Cold Weather Payment explained: Who qualifies, amount and when

Cold Weather Payments are made by the DWP to eligible households

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55 h. ago Hundreds of motorists are trapped on North Yorks moors as blizzards leave roads impassable and temperatures plunge in

Footage posted online shows long queues of vehicles inching along the white-out route, prompting police to warn drivers to avoid the road.

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56 h. ago Snow chaos as further Met Office weather warnings issued amid icy Siberian blast

Brits are facing freezing temperatures and snow blizzards with multiple yellow and an amber weather warning in place due to the sudden cold snap

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56 h. ago DWP Cold Weather Payments: When you will get them and who is eligible

Some households may be eligible to receive a payment to help with heating costs during cold weather

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65 h. ago Cold weather DWP payments may not go to some people even as temperatures fall

Many people could miss out on a key DWP payment despite being eligible

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65 h. ago One crucial group could miss out on DWP cold weather payments despite cold snap

The Cold Weather Payment is a reward provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for those claiming certain benefits

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68 h. ago Snow seen falling in London as icy temperatures 'going to feel like

Snow seen falling in London as icy temperatures 'going to feel like -4'  Richmond & Twickenham Times

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