UK households miss out on £25 DWP cold payments
The DWP confirms millions on benefits won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and learn about Scotland's replacement scheme.
The DWP confirms millions on benefits won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and learn about Scotland's replacement scheme.
State pensioners are set for automatic £25 payments to help with heating bills during freezing weather. Find out if you're eligible and when to expect payment.
Struggling with winter bills? The DWP is offering three key payments worth up to £475, including Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount. Check your eligibility now.
UK households on specific benefits will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus in early December. Check eligibility and payment details for this DWP one-off payment.
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
Wiltshire Council mandates social housing in new developments as 'affordable' homes prove unaffordable. Discover the policy shift impacting developers and residents.
Experts call for £15 increase to Cold Weather Payments and advance payments as millions disconnect heating. Will the DWP act to protect vulnerable households?
Over 880,000 Scottish state pensioners are receiving automatic Pension Age Winter Heating Payments of up to £305. Check your eligibility and payment details now.
The DWP is paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to eligible benefits claimants in December 2025. Find out if you qualify and how to claim this tax-free payment.
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Millions of state pensioners across the UK will receive an additional £300 cost of living payment this winter as part of government support measures.
Major UK banks Barclays and Nationwide are rolling out substantial £950 payments to support customers struggling with rising living costs. Discover who qualifies and when payments arrive.
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Thousands of state pensioners are missing crucial benefits worth thousands. Discover the five key DWP payments that could boost your income immediately.
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Major development plans revealed for Midlands with thousands of new homes, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth opportunities set to reshape the region's landscape.
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A controversial plan to convert a five-bedroom Solihull property into accommodation for military veterans has been approved, overcoming significant local opposition and parking concerns.
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Dudley Council refuses controversial HMO conversion on Hagley Road, citing overcrowding concerns and inadequate living conditions for students in latest planning decision.
A landmark £multi-million student accommodation development in Bristol city centre has received planning permission, promising to transform the cityscape while addressing the growing demand for university housing.
A landmark £80 million development bringing 142 high-quality affordable homes to Bristol's historic Cumberland Basin, creating a vibrant new community with stunning waterfront views.
Birmingham City Council launches crucial public consultation on new housing strategy affecting thousands of West Midlands residents - share your views now.
Historic Bull Ring Market in Birmingham could be demolished to make way for modern housing, sparking debate about preserving heritage versus addressing housing needs.