The UK has experienced a cold start to 2026, with snow and ice affecting parts of the country. The cold temperatures have triggered cold weather payments for Wigan. Here’s all you need to know about ...

Cold weather payments worth £25 have been paid to nearly 1.5 million households across England and Wales so far this winter, ...

DWP pays out £35m in Cold Weather Payments – how to check your area - Over £35 million has been spent on the scheme this year ...

Anyone wishing to check whether their address for Cold Weather Payments can also use the UK Government's postcode tool ...

The Met Office has issued further weather warnings today ...

Around 1.5 million eligible households have received the £25 payments towards their heating bills during spells of sub-zero ...

Freezing temperatures early this year saw £35 million worth of cold weather payments made to households across England and Wales - but one million pensioners are still missing out ...

A total of 18 ST postcodes covering Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire were triggered. While most people will receive the payments automatically, some may have to claim depending on where they live and ...

Around 1.5 million eligible households have received the payments towards their heating bills during spells of sub-zero conditions in the last few months. The £35 million cost of the scheme this ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed 1.5 million households across England and Wales have benefited so far this ...

It’s worth checking your eligibility so you don’t miss out on money you’re entitled to ...

Campaigners say Cold Weather Payments are outdated and too slow. Here’s why nearly 1.5 million households could see changes.