Cold Weather Payment rules for December 2025 explained
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.
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 60-80mm of rain hitting parts of south-west England and Wales, causing potential travel disruption and flooding. Stay updated with the latest forecast.
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.
A major snow blast is set to hit northern England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland on December 18. Get the latest forecast and regional impacts here.
Significant snowfall is forecast for parts of England later this month, with towns like Leeds and Blackpool in line for a blanket of snow. Get the latest weather warnings and forecasts here.
UK weather maps forecast a dramatic shift from rain to heavy snow next week, with an Arctic blast set to freeze Britain ahead of Christmas. Read the full forecast.
An Arctic weather bomb is set to bring up to 4cm of snow to nine UK counties next week, disrupting Scotland and Northern Ireland. Get the latest forecast and travel warnings.
Maps reveal which parts of the UK will see up to four inches of snow from Friday evening. Scotland faces the worst of the wintry blast. Full forecast details inside.
The UK faces heavy snow this Friday, December 5th, with eight counties in England and parts of Scotland on alert. Get the latest forecast details and travel warnings here.
The UK braces for 21 hours of continuous snow from December 15, hitting England, Scotland, Wales & NI. Get the latest forecast and travel warnings.
A 330-mile wall of snow is set to blanket Britain this week, bringing up to four inches of snowfall and bitter -6C temperatures. Find out which nine counties are most at risk.
The Met Office has issued snow maps showing flurries spreading across the UK on December 5, with nine counties in England at risk. Find out the latest forecast and timing details.
Birmingham faces a four-day cold snap from Dec 16-20, with overnight temperatures plummeting to 0°C. Get the full forecast and prepare for frosty conditions.
New weather maps forecast a three-inch 'snow bomb' for the UK, with plunging temperatures. Discover which 29 English counties will escape the worst of the wintry blast.
The UK braces for up to 4cm of snow this Friday, with 12 counties across England set for a dusting. Maps show the wintry blast moving south from Scotland. Read the full forecast.
New weather maps reveal which parts of England will see snow as an Arctic bomb strikes from December 5. Temperatures could plunge to -2C. Read the full forecast.
The UK faces a severe snow bomb upgraded to blizzards, set to last 21 hours from December 15. Scotland, Wales, and Northern England are on alert. Get the latest forecast details.
A 330-mile-wide snow front is set to hammer parts of the UK from 3pm on December 5, with Wales and Scotland worst-hit. Get the latest forecast and travel warnings here.
A three-day 'snow bomb' is forecast for the UK from December 5-7, with Northumberland, Durham, North & West Yorkshire in the firing line. Heaviest flurries expected early Saturday.
Snow maps turn white as a wintry blast is set to hit parts of England and Scotland this Saturday, with temperatures plunging to -1C. Stay informed on the latest forecasts.
New weather maps predict snow for 10 counties across England and Scotland from Dec 5-7. Get the latest details on affected areas and current severe rain warnings.
State pensioners can claim over £2,500 in freebies and discounts this December, from free prescriptions to help with energy bills. Check your eligibility now.
Weather charts now show three potential 'snow bombs' hitting parts of England on December 21, with Greater Manchester and Lancashire at risk. The BBC warns of low confidence for late December forecasts.
Discover the surprising history of chocolate Advent calendars and the pivotal role Cadbury played in 1971 to make them a festive staple in the UK. Read the full story.
Millions in the UK will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus from DWP in December. Find out if you qualify and see the full list of eligible benefits. Check your account now!
The UK faces 72 hours of disruptive snow from December 10, with 22 counties across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on alert. Get the full forecast and county list here.
Fresh snowfall of up to 5cm is predicted for parts of England and Scotland by Friday, December 5. Get the latest weather maps and Met Office forecast details here.
Up to 23cm of snow is forecast to hit parts of the UK from December 10, with northern England and Scotland most at risk. Get the latest weather warnings and regional details here.
Latest weather maps show a dramatic shift, with predicted 5cm of snow for the West Midlands now expected to hit only Scotland. Get the full forecast details.
Millions on qualifying DWP benefits will automatically receive a £10 Christmas bonus payment in early December. Find out if you are eligible for this festive financial support.