1 hour ago Pensioners and people on Universal Credit in certain areas due £25 DWP payment

Plunging temperatures have triggered the first Cold Weather Payments of winter.

Economics

2 h. ago New ‘deady duo’ alert issued for millions with common illness as Arctic cold snap this week could prove fatal

THE Arctic blast bearing down on the UK could combine with a winter virus to form a “deadly duo” for millions with a common health condition, a charity has warned. The Met Office says temperatures plunged to a frigid minus 12.5C on Monday night - the coldest of the winter so far - with freezing temperatures...

Events

21 h. ago Cold weather payments for benefit recipients in hundreds of postcodes

People on benefits may be in line for an automatically paid cold weather payment as freezing conditions and snow grip the nation.

Society

21 h. ago Radiators will be 'hotter' if you do plumber's 3 simple steps

With plunging temperatures, many will be turning to central heating to keep warm. If radiators aren't heating up properly, a plumber has shared three simple steps to tackle the issue

Politics

33 h. ago List of school closures as UK braces for Storm Goretti and temperatures plunge – are your kids affected?

HUNDREDS of schools will remain closed for a third day as yellow weather warnings for ice and snow blanket the UK. Fresh alerts were issued as Brits brace for Storm Goretti to hit, while temperatures on Tuesday plummeted as low as -12C. Thousands of pupils were affected across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales on...

Events

39 h. ago Amsterdam Schiphol staff play in snow as wintry weather causes travel chaos

Schiphol staff made the most of the snow in Amsterdam as the cold weather forced mass cancellations from the airport.

Events

41 h. ago I knew living in Canada would be cold but nothing prepared me for

Temperatures have plunged to below -5 across Greater Manchester this week - but former M.E.N. writer Paige Oldfield has taken a look back after swapping the UK for somewhere much, much colder

Politics

47 h. ago Met Office confirms why forecasters always give two temperatures for same place

The country is experiencing a major snap of cold weather, causing snow and ice to form

Politics

47 h. ago Met Office issues new warnings for 30 hours as 144 places face snowy dangers

The UK is facing further weather warnings for snow and ice on Wednesday as cold air continues to move south from the Arctic

Events

48 h. ago How to keep yourself warm and stay safe in the cold weather and snow as temperatures plunge to

Temperatures across the UK have been plummeting ❄

Events

49 h. ago Full list of Met Office weather warnings for Scotland as 25 inches predicted amid arctic snap

Scotland expected to see build up of 25 inches of snow in next few days, weather forecasters predict, amid -10C Arctic cold snap

Events

49 h. ago UK weather: Cold snap ‘stay at home’ alert as amber and yellow snow warnings continue

The UK experienced sub-zero temperatures on Monday with Scotland experiencing heavy snow and travel disruption

Events

50 h. ago Storm Goretti to hit UK with MORE snow after flurries in London & Arctic blast sees temperatures plunge to

Storm Goretti to hit UK with MORE snow after flurries in London & Arctic blast sees temperatures plunge to -12C  The Sun

Events

51 h. ago Health alert and DWP cold weather payments as disruptive snow coming

Cold weather payments have been triggered covering a total of 451 postcode areas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Society

64 h. ago Homeless shelters under pressure as temperatures plunge to sub

Councils across the country have launched their Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP)

Events

68 h. ago Volunteers help 'desperate' rough sleepers on streets of Scotland’s biggest city as temperatures plunge to

A community group handed life-saving kit to six individuals who were preparing to spend the night outdoors as the country is gripped by some of the coldest weather it’s seen this winter.

Politics

2 d. ago How to stay warm at home in the winter cold without turning up the heating

Experts tips for keeping cosy as the UK grapples with sub-zero temperatures

Society

2 d. ago Cold Weather Payments 2026: 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 ❄️

Economics

2 d. ago Cold weather: do you have to work as warnings for snow and ice in force

School closures and weather warnings could leave employees unsure of their rights ❄️

Events

2 d. ago NHS advises people to wear hats and slippers and unions tell bosses to let staff work from home as Arctic Freeze sends temperatures plunging to

As many people went back to school or work after the Christmasand New Year period, a string of snow and ice warnings were in place across the UK for today.

Economics