3 h. ago State Pension age changes as millions could face delayed retirement

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 from April 2025, completing by 2028, with a further increase to 68 planned between 2044 and 2046

Economics

5 h. ago Energy bills rising again from today as new Ofgem price cap updates

The Ofgem price cap limits how much you can be charged for unit rates of gas and electricity, as well as the standing charges

Economics

10 h. ago Rare cold health alert in place for whole of England as revellers brace for sub

A RARE cold-health alert has been issued for the whole of England as Brits look set to bring in the New Year. The cold snap, which warn of a rise in deaths particularly among elderly and vulnerable people, are set to pummel Brits for as long as a whole week. The warning will wreak 'significant...

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15 h. ago NHS advises UK homes not to put heating below certain temperature as snow expected

The NHS advice comes as the Met Office issues severe weather warnings for snow and ice across much of the UK, with Cold Weather Payments available for eligible households

Society

16 h. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for older people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

16 h. ago UK prepares for New Year celebrations as cold weather warnings issued

UK prepares for New Year celebrations as cold weather warnings issued  BBC

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16 h. ago Top doctor says NHS ‘not out of danger yet’ amid cold weather warning

The whole of England has been placed under an amber cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency

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17 h. ago 'Rise in deaths' predicted as whole of England under amber health alert in

UKHSA officials warn the 'very cold' weather could have 'serious impacts' on health

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18 h. ago Cold weather payment postcode checker tool reveals if you’ll get £25 free cash direct to bank account

HOUSEHOLDS should be aware of a handy Cold Weather Payment checker tool that can reveal if you'll get a free £25 sent direct to your bank account. Cold Weather Payments is a type of support set up by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help with energy costs when temperatures drop. To be eligible for the cash boost...

Economics

19 h. ago Seven cheap winter sun escapes to book now with minimum 20C January temperatures

Already sick of the cold weather? Luckily, there are options for inexpensive holidays in January from the Canary Islands to Africa and beyond which offer warm weather without a huge price tag

Politics

19 h. ago Snow forecast sees all of England under AMBER alert as ‘rise in deaths likely’

Amber cold health alerts are in place across England after Met Office weather forecasters issued a slew of new warnings for snow and ice over the coming days

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20 h. ago 10 ways to stay warm without turning heating on to keep energy bills down

Energy bills are set to rise this week which means millions of households will pay more for gas and electricity from New Year’s Day.

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21 h. ago Revellers braced for cold New Year's Eve fireworks as Arctic freeze plunges towards Britain

The Met Office has issued a 42-hour yellow warning for heavy snow showers, ice and gale force winds in Scotland from 6am on New Year's Day until the end of Friday.

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22 h. ago UK energy bills set to rise with snow, gales, and cold weather to pummel UK

Ofgem's energy price cap is creeping up as the temperature goes down

Science

27 h. ago New Year's Eve revellers told to wrap up with cold weather forecast

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Politics

31 h. ago DWP enables £25 Cold Weather Payments for 18 areas – full list

The Department for Work and Pensions has triggered the first Cold Weather Payments of winter for 6,000 households in 18 postcode areas in the North of England and you can check if your area qualifies using our interactive map

Economics

35 h. ago Sea swimmers urged to be cautious about taking new year dips off British coast

RNLI tells people to consider their health, cold water effects and weather conditions after disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas DayPeople planning on welcoming the new year by braving the British weather for a swim in the sea have been warned of the dangers after the disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day.The Royal National Lifeboat Institution said the effects of cold-water shock combined with weather conditions pose a risk to anyone entering water that is 15C or below. At this time of year, the average sea temperature around the UK and Ireland is 6C to 10C. Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered in 18 England postcode areas as

It comes as temperatures are set to drop to -5C in the coming days

Politics

36 h. ago Thousands of households get first £25 cold weather payments as 18 postcodes triggered – is YOURS on the list?

THOUSANDS of households are set for a £25 cash boost as freezing temperatures trigger the first cold weather payments of the season. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that a prolonged cold snap has officially triggered the payouts in 18 specific postcodes across the UK. If you live in one of the...

Economics

40 h. ago I grew up in one of the world’s coldest cities. Here’s how to stay warm

Across East Asia, approaches to keeping warm in cold weather evolved around two principles

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