2026 Benefit Payment Dates and Cost of Living Help
Essential guide to January 2026 payment dates for state pensions and benefits, plus key cost of living support available. Find out about cold weather payments, energy help and benefit uprates.
Essential guide to January 2026 payment dates for state pensions and benefits, plus key cost of living support available. Find out about cold weather payments, energy help and benefit uprates.
The DWP's Winter Fuel Payment deadline is March 31, 2026. Find out if you're eligible for up to £300 and how to claim this tax-free heating help.
Essential guide to January 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions, plus key cost of living support available. Find out about cold weather payments, energy help, and benefit uprating.
HMRC confirms pensioners do not need to declare 2025 Winter Fuel Payments on their 2024-25 tax return. Repayments for higher earners will be due in 2026. Check your status online.
HMRC says pensioners do not need to declare 2025 Winter Fuel Payments on their 2024-25 tax return. Repayments for higher earners will be due in 2026. Check if you're affected.
The final deadline to report a missing Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 is fast approaching. Here's how to contact the DWP if you haven't received yours.
The final deadline to report missing Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 is approaching. Find out how to contact the DWP if you haven't received your payment by January 28, 2026.
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Over 674,000 UK households are eligible for a £25 Cold Weather Payment as sub-zero temperatures hit. Check if your postcode is on the list and see the eligibility criteria.
Dewhurst Stakes winner Gewan, a leading 2,000 Guineas contender, will now race for Forz Europe following a major restructuring of Yulong Investments' European operations. Discover the full story here.
Dewhurst Stakes winner Gewan, a leading 2,000 Guineas contender, will now race for Forz Europe following a major restructure of the Yulong Investments empire. Discover the details of the 'January transfer'.
Declassified files reveal a 2004 Stormont meeting discussed using the Terrorism Act 2000 to tackle paramilitary flags and murals. A senior PSNI officer argued courts could develop 'comprehensive caselaw'. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire after footage resurfaced showing him at a 2000 pro-Palestine rally where Hezbollah flags were flown. Shadow minister demands apology.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing calls to apologise after old footage resurfaced showing him at a 2000 protest where Hezbollah flags were flown. Shadow minister demands apology.
New York City's iconic MetroCard is being retired on 31 December 2025, ending a 31-year era. The transit system fully transitions to the OMNY contactless payment system, saving millions annually. Discover the legacy and the future.
Nationwide Building Society urges eligible members to claim a free £50 payment. Check your account or cheque post before the January 1, 2026 deadline to avoid missing out.
David Bowie's producer Tony Visconti recalls the heartbreaking moment he knew the star had cancer and how it shaped the iconic 'Blackstar' album. Read the full story.
A new documentary, 'Bowie: The Final Act', examines the singer's later career and poignant final album, Blackstar. In UK and Irish cinemas from 26 December.
Essential guide to January 2026 payment dates for Universal Credit, state pension and other benefits, plus key cost of living support available. Find out what help you can claim.
Millions in the UK will receive DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension early due to the Christmas bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by City of London Police for displaying a placard in support of proscribed group Palestine Action. Read the full details.
The DWP has announced altered payment dates for benefits and State Pensions over Christmas 2025. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.
UK banks can soon set custom contactless limits. New FCA rules from March 19 aim to boost convenience while keeping fraud protections. Discover how this affects your spending.
Mstyslav Chernov's devastating film 2000 Meters to Andriivka captures the brutal reality of Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive. Discover the story behind this essential documentary.
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary on the Ukrainian frontline battle for Andriivka is named the UK's second-best film of 2025. Discover this essential record of war.
Four individuals have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton as part of a major investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
The DWP highlights Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount and Cold Weather Payment to help UK households with energy costs this winter. Check your eligibility now.
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The DWP reveals millions won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment due to specific eligibility rules. Find out if you qualify and what alternative support is available in Scotland.
As a cold snap hits the UK, discover which DWP benefits do not qualify for the £25 Cold Weather Payment and what support is available in Scotland instead. Check your eligibility now.