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 ...

Nearly 1.5 million households have received a one-off payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) following the ...

The Department for Work and Pensions triggered its first Cold Weather Payments of the winter season yesterday, with 18 postcode districts across northern England now qualifying for the £25 support.

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 ...

1.5 million households across England and Wales so far this winter.