68 h. ago Arctic endured year of record heat as climate scientists warn of ‘winter being redefined’

Region known as ‘world’s refrigerator’ is heating up as much as four times as quickly as global average, Noaa experts sayThe Arctic endured a year of record heat and shrunken sea ice as the world’s northern latitudes continue a rapid shift to becoming rainier and less ice-bound due to the climate crisis, scientists have reported.From October 2024 to September 2025, temperatures across the entire Arctic region were the hottest in 125 years of modern record keeping, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) said, with the last 10 years being the 10 warmest on record in the Arctic. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Weather tracker: Bushfires ravage Western Australia as temperatures soar

Extreme heat follows blazes in New South Wales, while winds plunge Brazil’s largest city into darknessExtreme heat and bushfires have ravaged the parched landscape of Western Australia. With temperatures expected to continue soaring above 40C (104F) over the coming days, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe heatwave warning across much of the south-west.The conditions follow bushfires in New South Wales this month, which resulted in the destruction of homes and loss of life. Severe heatwave warnings have also been issued for later this week in parts of South Australia and New South Wales, as a ridge of high pressure moves eastward, bringing blazing sunshine to much of the region. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Heatwave warning for large parts of Australia as temperatures expected to reach low 40s

New South Wales south coast faces highest heatwave category, with extreme temperatures forecast elsewhere, including in Western Australia and the NTFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCommunities across large parts of Australia have been urged to take precautions as temperatures begin to soar ahead of severe and extreme heatwave conditions, with parts of western Sydney expected to reach the low 40s by Saturday.The Bureau of Meteorology has issued heatwave warnings in New South Wales, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with an extreme warning in place on the NSW south coast – indicating the highest level of risk. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Over 4million households to get special cost of living payment to help with heating bills this winter

MILLIONS of households are in line for a special cost of living payment to helping with heating bills this winter. The cash, known as the cold weather payment, is issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between now and 31 March. These payments are made in locations where residents experience continuous below-zero weather. Eligible...

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2 w. ago People in Scotland on benefits due £59 winter heating payment this 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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2 w. ago DWP shares 3 'winter benefits' you may qualify for to 'help with your bills'

Here's what you need to know about the Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount and Cold Weather Payment

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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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last month 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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