61 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment: do you have to spend 2025 DWP heating allowance payments on energy, home bills?

Far from being ringfenced for bills, Winter Fuel Payments are a flexible boost you can tailor to your home and health ❄️

Economics

4 d. ago 19 best cruise deals for 2025/26: Top Black Friday offers on cheap winter sun and summer cruises

Come sail away with some of these great cruise deals for Black Friday and beyond

Economics

4 d. 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...

Politics

5 d. ago BBC The Repair Shop expert supported by fans as he announces last day

The Repair Shop expert Richard Talman has announced he's finished filming for 2025 as he packs up his barn bench for the winter break

Politics

5 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes will start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

Science

6 d. ago 17 best cruise deals for 2025/26: Top Black Friday offers on cheap winter sun and summer cruises

Come sail away with some of these great cruise deals for Black Friday and beyond

Economics

7 d. ago Expected new DWP PIP rates for all eight types of awards in 2026

The DWP will confirm the new payment rates for State Pensions and benefits for the 2026/27 financial year just before the Autumn Budget on November 26

Events

7 d. ago DWP confirms every benefit eligible for £150 energy help if claimed on this date

UK households are in line for a £150 cut on their energy bills courtesy of the Warm Home Discount scheme but they must be claiming certain benefits on one key date

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms who will get Christmas Bonus payment this year and when – see full list

Millions of Brits will automatically receive a small Christmas bonus to get them through the holiday season; but not everyone will receive the money at the same time

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms group of pensioners that need to claim Winter Fuel Payment manually

Most pensioners will automatically be given the financial help to keep their homes warm over the winter

Economics

8 d. ago 83,655 State Pensioners missing out on DWP £300 payment in date quirk

Most pensioners will get the Winter Fuel Payment after a Labour u-turn but some have been told they will have to wait

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms everyone who gets Christmas bonus, including PIP and DLA claimants

The DWP has confirmed who will be eligible for this year's Christmas Bonus, which is a one-off payment of £10 to help with costs over the festive period

Politics

8 d. ago Is it going to snow in London this week? Weather forecast with coldest day of winter 2025 so far

Is it going to snow in London this week? Weather forecast with coldest day of winter 2025 so far  Time Out

Politics

8 d. ago DWP confirms one benefit is exempt from new bank fraud check powers

The Labour government has already agreed to the bill and it is now awaiting Royal Assent, with new powers to be introduced next year

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit claimants not looking for work rises to four million

Universal credit claimants not required to work has gone up by 1.1 million in a year.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms new rules for people on PIP, DLA or Carer’s Allowance

Some people could see breaks in their benefit payment unless they take action.

Politics

8 d. ago Mum left 'suicidal' and 'in tears' after DWP demanded £5k debt she didn't owe

Sarah McKenzie said she felt suicidal after getting a letter telling her she owed £5,000 to the DWP and despite benefits bosses confirming it was a mix-up, she still received regular demands

Economics

9 d. ago DWP confirms timeline for new PIP rules as 'thorough examination' takes place

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a "comprehensive review" of the disability benefit will take place before any changes are made

Politics

9 d. ago DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment warning and says 'you do not need to'

Most people will receive their Winter Fuel Payment automatically - and the DWP is urging elderly households to be wary of scammers

Events

9 d. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for winter fuel payments in 2025

The winter fuel payment provides between £200 -£300 depending on personal circumstances

Economics