Cold Weather Payments: £25 bonus for six DWP benefits
Households on six key DWP benefits could receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment this week as temperatures plummet. Find out if your postcode qualifies for the automatic energy bill help.
Households on six key DWP benefits could receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment this week as temperatures plummet. Find out if your postcode qualifies for the automatic energy bill help.
Newly-released documents detail how the White House aimed to prevent a photo of Bill Clinton shaking Gerry Adams' hand during his historic 1995 Belfast visit. Discover the diplomatic manoeuvres.
Vulnerable Blackpool residents can apply for up to £300 in energy bill support. The scheme, funded by the DWP, runs until 31 March 2026. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
A savvy shopper reveals how the free Airtime Rewards app has slashed her phone bill by over £300 since 2021. Discover how linking your card earns cashback at Boots, Argos, New Look and more.
A major DWP policy shift sees benefits rise for families. A Leicestershire mum explains how the change impacts her life and finances. Read the full story.
Millions of UK households are seeing a £150 discount on energy bills this winter via the expanded Warm Home Discount scheme. Find out if you qualify and what to do.
A Telegraph writer argues the UK can no longer afford the £186m annual DWP Christmas Bonus paid to over 18 million people. Discover who qualifies and the debate.
The Government confirms a £150 cost-of-living payment via reduced energy bills from April 2026. Major suppliers will apply it automatically. Find out how to benefit.
The UK Government has confirmed a £150 cost-of-living payment on energy bills from April. Major suppliers like British Gas and Octopus will apply it to all tariffs. Find out how you will benefit.
Retail leaders warn Labour's new workers' rights legislation will lead to fewer jobs and hurt high streets. Read the full industry reaction and analysis.
Newly released Epstein documents include a photo of Bill Clinton with Ghislaine Maxwell. His staffer hits back, claiming a political diversion. Explore the facts and fallout.
A council-backed group-buying scheme, Switch Together, is helping UK households save an average of £237 annually on energy bills by securing better deals on green upgrades like solar panels and heat pumps.
British Gas, EDF, Eon, Octopus Energy and OVO are among 12 suppliers passing on a £150 government cut. Find out if you're eligible and when savings start.
Official letters with a £150 energy bill rebate are arriving for six million UK households. The government warns to ignore scam texts and calls about the Warm Home Discount.
E.ON Energy is providing free, efficient fridges and bill grants to eligible customers facing hardship this Christmas. Learn about the E.ON Next Energy Fund criteria and how to apply for support.
British Gas, E.ON Next and Octopus Energy confirm Budget savings will be applied automatically in April. Uswitch urges other suppliers to provide clarity to households.
As Parliament closes, Alex Burghart MP details local campaigns against the Planning Bill, Norwich-Tilbury pylons, and a Tawney Common solar farm. Read his festive message.
Octopus Energy has dramatically accelerated its refund process, with customers now able to receive energy credit payments back to their bank accounts in as little as one day. Learn how to claim yours.
Supermarket giant Morrisons must pay a £17 million tax bill after a High Court ruling on VAT for its rotisserie chickens. The decision could impact prices and consumer habits. Read the full details.
The Labour government is proposing to remove the £118,000 cap on unfair dismissal payouts, a move businesses fear could lead to unlimited compensation claims. Learn the details and timeline.
Over three million more UK households now qualify for a £150 winter energy bill discount under expanded government rules. Find out if you're eligible for the vital cost-of-living support.
Young people on Universal Credit must accept job offers or risk losing benefits under a new government scheme aiming to cut welfare bills and boost workforce numbers. Read the full details.
Over 260,000 households save £325 on average via WaterSure. See if you qualify for the bill cap on Universal Credit, Pension Credit & other benefits.
OVO Energy advises UK households that reducing thermostat temperature by just one degree could cut £90 from yearly bills. Learn more simple tips to slash costs.
The Energy Saving Trust reveals how cavity wall insulation can cut £240 from annual energy costs for many UK households. Discover if your home is suitable and the key steps to take.
The Animal Welfare Bill has become law, banning the import of young, mutilated, and heavily pregnant pets. Discover how this crackdown protects animals and buyers.
The Labour government confirms a £150 annual energy bill reduction for all households in England, Scotland, and Wales from April 2026, including those on fixed tariffs. Ministers pressure suppliers to pass on savings.
The DWP gains seven new powers, including bank account checks and direct cash deductions, to tackle benefits fraud. Critics warn of risks to privacy and vulnerable claimants.
Reform UK councillor accuses Tories of 'misogynistic bullying' over MP attack. Row erupts over future of Sedgley's Ladies Walk centre. Read the full story.
HMRC has sent inheritance tax demands to 14,000 households after gifts given before death fell foul of the seven-year rule. Discover the tax rates and expert advice.