2 h. ago More than two million households plan to avoid using central heating this winter

One in 20 households with younger children (5%) say they will not be turning the heating on, Uswitch found.

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15 h. ago A National Demonstration Against Trump’s State Visit Will Take Place In Central London Today

A National Demonstration Against Trump’s State Visit Will Take Place In Central London Today - These Are The Areas To Avoid Ahead Of The ‘Trump Not Welcome’ Protest  Secret London

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65 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment qualifying begins for millions of people over State Pension age

Qualifying week for Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Age Winter Heating Payments runs from September 15 to 21, 2025.

Economics

5 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment deadline 'in days' for certain groups of pensioners

The UK Government will automatically issue up to £300 to eligible pensioners to help with heating bills during the winter months - but there is an opportunity to opt-out for some people

Economics

5 d. ago £203 heating help this winter for people in Scotland aged between 66 and 79

Eligible people over 80 are set to receive the full Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of £305.

Economics

9 d. ago Pensioners in specific age groups due up to £305 cash heating help from November

Pension Age Winter Heating Payments will be issued to 800,000 older people in Scotland.

Economics

1 week ago Elderly people to receive winter heating payment in November

More than 880,000 elderly people will begin receiving their payment from the Scottish Government in November, the Sunday Mail can reveal.

Politics

1 week ago DWP urged to review as winter payment cut at last minute for thousands

More than 9million people born before 22 September, 1959 will receive Winter Fuel Payments ranging from 100 to 300 to help with the cost of increased heating bills this winter

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1 week ago Winter Fuel Payment: DWP confirms pensioner groups who don't get 2025 heating allowance payments

Some pensioners could miss out on vital winter support 💷

Economics

1 week ago Heating payment of £59 to help people with winter energy bills due before end of year

More than 465,500 people in Scotland received Winter Heating Payments last year.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms full list of those who will get £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that over nine million people born before September 22, 1959 will be entitled to receive between £100 and £300 to help with increased heating costs during the winter months.

Economics

2 w. ago Cheapest smart thermostats: save money on heating this autumn

Energy bills are climbing again, but you don’t have to pay top dollar for smart heating. We’ve tracked down the cheapest thermostats that still do the job

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2 w. ago New Winter Fuel Payment income threshold update for pensioners due up to £300

Pensioners across the UK will receive one-off payments this winter to help with higher heating costs.

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners in Scotland may need to claim devolved heating payments of up to £305

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most people, but some need to claim.

Economics

3 w. ago The Labour Government has failed to tackle the high cost of energy bills

Writing in the Daily Record, First Minister John Swinney says people are going to struggle to afford their heating this winter.

Politics

3 w. ago Hive home heating review: Stay warm this winter, the smart way

Veteran advocate of the intelligent home, Stuart Pritchard explains why your house needs Hive

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3 w. ago DWP issues more details about Winter Fuel Payment including approaching deadline

Nine million pensioners will get help with their winter heating bills from November.

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3 w. ago Mystery ‘debris balls’ return to NSW beaches as residents warned to steer clear

Central Coast Council says residents should not touch the balls and avoid beaches where they wash ashoreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDebris balls have again washed up along the New South Wales coast as officials warn residents not to touch the mysterious spherical globules and to avoid beaches where they appear.Central Coast Council said on Thursday the debris balls – which are grey-coloured and about 10mm to 40mm in size – had been found on beaches including at The Entrance, the Grant McBride baths, Blue Bay, Toowoon Bay, North Shelly, Shelly and Blue Lagoon. Continue reading...

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