DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment: Full List of Eligible Benefits
Thousands on six key DWP benefits are receiving a £25 Cold Weather Payment this week. Find out if you're eligible and what to do if the payment hasn't arrived.
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DWP Cold Weather Payments: £25 Bonus with Six-Digit Code
The DWP is sending £25 Cold Weather Payments to 802 UK postcodes. Some will receive £50. Find out if you're eligible and how to spot the payment in your account.
King Charles' Invictus Games Dilemma Over Harry and William
Prince Harry reportedly wants King Charles to open the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, potentially forcing a choice between his sons. Could Meghan Markle attend?
DWP benefit rise delayed for millions in April
Millions on DWP benefits won't see their 2026 inflation-linked increase until May due to standard payment arrears. Find out how much more you'll get.
MP blasts 'witch hunt' as Chief Constable retires
Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan condemns the departure of West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford, who retired after a controversial ban on away fans for an Aston Villa match. Read the full story.
Police Chief Retires After AI Report Blunder
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford retires immediately following controversy over AI use in a match report and a damning inspectorate finding. Read the full story.
Councils told to give cash payments for household emergencies
Low-income households to receive direct cash payments for crises like boiler breakdowns under new £1bn fund. No application needed. Find out if you qualify.
State Pension exempt from DWP bank account checks
The DWP's new powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud will not apply to the State Pension, protecting millions of pensioners. Learn about the crackdown and the controversy.
Birmingham councillor faces complaints over Maccabi fan ban
Official complaints have been lodged against a Birmingham Labour councillor over his involvement in the controversial decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Read the latest on the investigation.
HMRC Child Benefit error wrongly targets 20,000 parents
HMRC admits a major error in its Child Benefit crackdown, wrongly suspending payments for over 20,000 parents. Critics brand the oversight 'appalling'.
DWP: Benefits payment dates return to normal in February
The DWP confirms all state benefits, including Universal Credit and the State Pension, will be paid on usual days in February with no bank holiday disruptions. Full list of 14 affected payments inside.
Assistant coroner gets formal warning for drink-driving
Nottingham assistant coroner Hannah Mettam receives formal misconduct warning from senior judges after drink-driving conviction. Read the full details of the case and the Judicial Conduct Investigation Office's ruling.
First DWP Cold Weather Payments Land in Bank Accounts
The first DWP Cold Weather Payments of the season are now hitting bank accounts. Over 800 postcodes across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are receiving £25 or £50. Check the full list to see if you're eligible.
King Charles Moves Andrew from Royal Lodge Before Birthday
King Charles has reportedly offered Prince Andrew a temporary residence to secure his exit from Royal Lodge by his 66th birthday. Get the latest on the royal relocation and the planned move to Sandringham.
Woman denies faking Cannock Chase sex abuse claims
Esther Baker pleads not guilty to perverting justice over false sex attack claims involving ex-MP John Hemming and late peer Roy Jenkins. Full court details.
Police Chief Faces Axe Over AI Scandal and Fan Ban
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford's future hangs in the balance after admitting to misleading MPs over AI use in a controversial football fan ban. Follow the latest.
Birmingham bins strike costs council £19m in second year
Birmingham's ongoing bin strike could cost the crisis-hit council at least £19 million by March, disrupting services and delaying crucial waste reforms. Read the full financial breakdown.
Fate of Police Chief Decided Over Maccabi Tel Aviv Ban
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will address Parliament on a critical report into West Midlands Police's decision to ban Israeli fans. The findings could determine Chief Constable Craig Guildford's future.
Council Tax Reduced to £0 for 14 DWP Benefit Claimants
Households in the UK could see their council tax bills reduced to zero if a resident has a severe mental impairment and receives certain DWP benefits. Find out if you qualify.
HMRC wrongly targets 71% in child benefit crackdown
New figures reveal HMRC's fraud pilot wrongly halted child benefit for 71% of legitimate families. The 'egregious error' caused unnecessary pain. Read the full report and official apology.
WASPI warns against wealth-based compensation
WASPI campaigners demand fair compensation for 1950s-born women, rejecting means-testing. A new Government decision is expected by early March. Read the latest.
Unite slams Birmingham Council over bins strike comments
Unite the union has launched a furious attack on Birmingham City Council, accusing its top officer of 'misleading' statements about the year-long bins strike negotiations. The dispute remains deadlocked.
15,000 wrongly lose Child Benefit in HMRC crackdown
HMRC admits 15,000 people had Child Benefit payments wrongly stopped in a recent compliance drive. Read the full details of the government's error and its impact.
Ofsted: Solihull Children's Services Good, But Improvements Needed
Solihull Council's children's services achieve a historic 'good' Ofsted rating, a major turnaround from 2022. Inspectors highlight seven specific areas requiring further improvement for sustained progress.
Calls to scrap state pension lump sum for wealthy WASPI women
The DWP faces calls to deny a lump sum payout to wealthier WASPI women, but campaigners argue compensation is about injustice, not means-testing. Read the full debate.
Councils give wrong Council Tax info to unpaid carers
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert reveals 69 councils display incorrect eligibility criteria for Carer's Council Tax discount, potentially costing thousands. Check if you're affected.
HMRC Child Benefit Crackdown Suspended 24,000 Accounts
HMRC admitted its child benefit crackdown, which suspended 24,000 accounts using travel data, carried a 'tolerable' risk. Discover the impact and official response.
Carers Misled on Council Tax Discount by Councils
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers not to trust council websites after an investigation reveals widespread errors on eligibility for 25% council tax discounts. Check if you're owed money.
Councils Mislead Carers on £500 Tax Discount
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers are being misled by incorrect council website info, potentially missing out on £500 yearly Council Tax discounts. Check your eligibility now.
Lewis: Council Tax Scandal Hits 5M Unpaid Carers
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers are missing vital council tax discounts due to widespread errors on local authority websites. Check Carers UK for correct info.
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