9 h. ago Cold weather payments triggered in over 400 postcodes – check if you’re eligible

Over 600,000 households are in line for the one-off payment

Politics

11 h. ago DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered in 441 UK postcode areas as weather warning issued

Payments are made automatically to people on certain benefits following cold weather

Events

58 h. ago NHS advises UK homes not to put heating below certain temperature as snow expected

The NHS advice comes as the Met Office issues severe weather warnings for snow and ice across much of the UK, with Cold Weather Payments available for eligible households

Society

60 h. ago Cold weather payment postcode checker tool reveals if you’ll get £25 free cash direct to bank account

HOUSEHOLDS should be aware of a handy Cold Weather Payment checker tool that can reveal if you'll get a free £25 sent direct to your bank account. Cold Weather Payments is a type of support set up by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help with energy costs when temperatures drop. To be eligible for the cash boost...

Economics

3 d. ago DWP enables £25 Cold Weather Payments for 18 areas – full list

The Department for Work and Pensions has triggered the first Cold Weather Payments of winter for 6,000 households in 18 postcode areas in the North of England and you can check if your area qualifies using our interactive map

Economics

3 d. ago DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered in 18 England postcode areas as

It comes as temperatures are set to drop to -5C in the coming days

Politics

3 d. ago Thousands of households get first £25 cold weather payments as 18 postcodes triggered – is YOURS on the list?

THOUSANDS of households are set for a £25 cash boost as freezing temperatures trigger the first cold weather payments of the season. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that a prolonged cold snap has officially triggered the payouts in 18 specific postcodes across the UK. If you live in one of the...

Economics

4 d. ago Cold Weather Payments worth £25 explained as snow warning issued

An amber cold health alert has been put in place by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the North East and North West of England until January 5

Events

1 week ago DWP full list of 23 medical conditions that can entitle you to a £368 monthly payment

People with specific medical conditions are being encouraged to check if they're eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), worth up to £368 per month from the Department for Work and Pensions

Economics

3 w. ago Families missing out on FREE childcare and food worth £100s over Christmas holidays – check if you’re eligible

STRUGGLING families are missing out on free childcare and food worth hundreds over the school holidays. The Government's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides free meals, childcare, sports, music and arts clubs to low income households during the school holidays, including over Christmas break. But a report published this week by the Local Government...

Society

3 w. ago DWP is giving away free Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's vouchers worth £110

Eligible households can get £110 vouchers to spend at Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco to help them through winter and Christmas - check if you're eligible

Economics