Cold Weather Payments triggered for 441 UK postcodes
The DWP has activated Cold Weather Payments for 441 postcodes, providing £25 to an estimated 674,000 households. Check if your area is on the full list.
The DWP has activated Cold Weather Payments for 441 postcodes, providing £25 to an estimated 674,000 households. Check if your area is on the full list.
Low-income households can apply for £200+ payments via the extended Household Support Fund in 2026. Check eligibility and apply to your local council now.
UK state pensioners on qualifying benefits could receive £25 Cold Weather Payments this January. Find out who is eligible and how the scheme works as the big freeze continues.
Birmingham faces a cold, wet New Year's Day with highs of just 6°C and scattered showers. Get the full Met Office forecast for the West Midlands and UK snow warnings.
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis explains how UK households can apply for a £200 grant via the Household Support Fund. Check your local council's criteria and act fast.
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.
Former soldier Dan Vaughan, who struggled after leaving the army, is rebuilding his life thanks to a veteran-specific HMO scheme in Solihull. Discover how the project offers housing and support.
The last Sunday of 2025 in Birmingham will be mild but damp, with overcast skies and light showers. Here's your essential weather guide for 28 December.
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.
Joanne Lewis, 57, gives up her Christmas to answer calls on Marie Curie's free support line, offering vital emotional support to those facing death and bereavement during the festive season.
Bereavement counsellor Sharon Jenkins from Marie Curie offers practical guidance for managing grief during the festive season, including creating a 'Plan B' and establishing new traditions.
The Met Office forecasts a significant turn to colder, windier conditions from 1st January. Find out what the New Year weather shift means for you.
The Met Office warns of frost and rain in Birmingham this weekend, with temperatures dropping to 1°C. Discover the full Christmas and New Year weather outlook for the city.
RAF veteran Barrie Griffiths urges Hertfordshire residents to post messages of support for veterans this Christmas via Help for Heroes. Small gestures can combat loneliness.
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Struggling families in Leicestershire can claim up to £170 in free supermarket vouchers via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
Vulnerable households could receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment this month. Find out if you're eligible, how the DWP scheme works, and how to check your postcode.
Barchester Healthcare launches a national campaign with 12 practical tips to support vulnerable people this festive season, highlighting the vital work of carers.
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Struggling UK households begin receiving £100 payments via the Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for this vital help with energy and food bills.
Low-income households can apply for emergency cost-of-living payments from councils. Grants of up to £200 can help with food and energy bills. Apply now for pre-Christmas support.
Vulnerable households could receive £25 payments this December if temperatures plummet. Find out if you're eligible for the DWP's Cold Weather Payment scheme.
The Met Office warns of disruptive weather with 36 flood warnings across the UK. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast, potentially causing travel chaos. Stay updated with the latest forecasts.
Over four million UK households will receive automatic £25 Cold Weather Payments from DWP to help with heating bills this winter. Find out if you qualify.
Sue Ryder invites Leeds to a 'Celebrate a Life' event on Dec 7. Find a supportive space for grief during Grief Awareness Week. Dedicate, reflect, and connect.
The NHS marks Grief Awareness Week, urging the public to be kind and seek support. Discover the symptoms of grief and where to find help during this difficult season.
Struggling UK households can apply for a £150 payment from the Household Support Fund from 9am on Monday 8 December. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim.
Greenwich Council launches new Household Support Grant with £250 payments for vulnerable residents this Christmas. Find out if you qualify for the financial support.
New £70 supermarket vouchers from the Household Support Fund will be automatically issued to eligible households in Wakefield from December 3rd. Find out if you qualify.