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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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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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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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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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 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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3 d. ago Cold Weather Payment 2025 checker: is your household in an eligible postcode for cash as UK braces for snow?

Households could receive automatic payments this week as frost and icy conditions arrive ❄️

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4 d. ago Full list of benefits eligible for DWP payment as UK to see cold snap

The Cold Weather Payment scheme could entitle you to payments of £25 when average temperature in your area drops to zero degrees or below

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9 d. ago World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds

Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heatingThe world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as countries have not made sufficiently strong climate pledges, while emissions from fossil fuels have hit a record high, two major reports have found.Despite their promises, governments’ new emission-cutting plans submitted for the Cop30 climate talks taking place in Brazil have done little to avert dangerous global heating for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Climate Action Tracker update. Continue reading...

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1 week ago People on any of these six benefits due extra £59 payment next month

The £59 Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland and has replaced the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment.

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1 week ago Full list of people on PIP or other benefits eligible for the Motability Scheme

Claimants in receipt of the higher rate of the mobility component may be eligible to join the scheme.

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2 w. ago DWP full list of benefits eligible for £25 payment whenever it gets cold

The Cold Weather Payment will only be paid to those eligible over the coming months

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2 w. ago Budget and Cold Weather Payments included in 6 money changes set for November

The Cold Weather Payment Scheme is to be extended this winter. There are also a number of potential changes taking place in November that could impact your winter heating bill

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3 w. ago Paint me cool: scientists reveal roof coating that can reduce surface temperatures up to 6C on hot days

Sydney researchers commercialising a product they say can cool indoor spaces and will cost little more than standard premium paintsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereAustralian scientists have developed roof coatings that can passively cool surfaces up to 6C below ambient temperature, as well as extract water from the atmosphere, which they say could reduce indoor temperatures during extreme heat events.Heatwaves are becoming more intense, more frequent and more deadly due to human-caused global heating. Continue reading...

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