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What are cold weather payments and how can I get one?

Cold weather payments are made to vulnerable people, including pensioners, in England and Wales to help them pay for heating

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Cold weather payments: Have Newcastle’s freezing temperatures met the DWP’s threshold?

The Government’s fund awards a small payment to those on benefits to help in cases of very cold weather

Chronicle Live · Jan 17, 2023

Driver of overturned lorry in hospital after being rescued from Scots road crash

Officers raced to the single-vehicle crash on the A830 between Fort William and Mallaig after being alerted at around 1:35pm on Tuesday.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

Woman embarrassed by what dad named dog and says walks in the park are awkward

The woman was looking for inspiration outside of her native language - but admits this has caused a stir on walks.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

Sky makes it easier for customers on benefits to get cheaper broadband

Sky has signed up to the DWP's eligibility tool, so customers no longer have to provide evidence they are eligible for discounted internet

Chronicle Live · Jan 17, 2023

Millions of benefit claimants to miss out on £720 in backdated payments after court ruling

The Department for Work and Pensions was taken to the High Court by four legacy benefit claimants

Nottingham Post · Jan 17, 2023

Older people making new claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for £900 cost of living payment

Pension Credit is worth £3,500 a year on average and claims can be backdated for up to three months.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

8 DWP changes to Universal Credit and benefits in the UK for 2023

UK residents will see 8 changes to the system - although not all will impact Notts residents

Nottingham Post · Jan 17, 2023

Millions could still claim sick pay after returning to work in major DWP shake-up

Ministers are reportedly looking into a new system that could allow people to keep claiming some sickness payments even if they return to work

Nottingham Post · Jan 17, 2023

DWP shares new measures to help older people remain in and return to work

People over 50 claiming Universal Credit are to receive more intensive and tailored support to find work.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023