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Five groups not eligible for winter fuel payment

The DWP has confirmed five groups who will not receive the 2025 winter fuel payment, despite meeting age criteria. Payments of £200-£300 are now reaching pensioners. Learn eligibility rules and scam warnings.

Cold homes crisis: Energy bills making millions ill

New analysis reveals how unaffordable heating costs are creating a devastating public health emergency, with vulnerable households facing impossible choices between warmth and basic necessities.

UK Energy Debt Hits £3 Billion Crisis Point

New Ofgem data reveals Britain's escalating energy debt crisis with households owing £3 billion to suppliers. Discover how rising standing charges and vulnerable customers are struggling amid the cost-of-living emergency.

Warm Home Discount Warning: Don't Miss £150

Millions of vulnerable households risk missing out on crucial £150 energy bill support as Warm Home Discount letters arrive. Here's how to ensure you get what you're owed.

DFW Airport fuel failure causes travel chaos

Critical fuel supply failure at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport causes widespread flight disruptions, leaving passengers stranded as operations grind to a halt.

Petrol crisis: Drivers face £369 fuel bill shock

UK drivers are being hammered by soaring petrol costs with average annual fuel bills set to skyrocket by £369. Experts reveal when prices might finally fall and how to save money at the pumps.

Aldi and Asda cut fuel prices by 5p per litre

Aldi and Asda have launched a major fuel price battle, cutting petrol and diesel costs by 5p per litre across their UK forecourts in a move that could save drivers over £2 per tank.

Contaminated Petrol Scandal: Drivers Face Huge Repair Bills

Thousands of UK drivers face costly repairs after contaminated E10 fuel was mistakenly dispensed at supermarket forecourts. The petrol contamination scandal has left motorists with broken-down vehicles and repair bills running into thousands.

Gaza burns Orwell's 1984 to bake bread in crisis

In a desperate act of survival, Gaza residents are burning books including Orwell's 1984 to bake bread, revealing the depth of the territory's humanitarian catastrophe where literature becomes fuel for basic survival.

Winter Fuel Payment: Submit meter readings by Dec 31

Pensioners across Britain have just days left to submit meter readings to avoid overpaying for energy this winter. Discover the crucial December deadline and how to secure your correct Winter Fuel Payment.

Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Eligibility and Claim Guide

Millions of pensioners across the UK could be eligible for up to £600 in Winter Fuel Payments this year. Our comprehensive guide explains the new eligibility rules, payment amounts, and exactly how to claim this vital financial support to help with heatin

Hidden car button unlocks secret fuel-saving mode

Millions of UK drivers are only just discovering a common car button that dramatically boosts fuel efficiency and slashes petrol costs. The eco button, present in most modern vehicles, is revolutionising how motorists drive.

40% of UK Renters Ration Energy to Afford Bills

A damning new study reveals the brutal choice facing millions of private renters in Britain's cost-of-living crisis: heat or eat. With energy bills skyrocketing, a staggering two in five are forced to ration their energy use just to keep a roof over their

Millions Face 'Impossible' Heating Costs in Leaky UK Homes

A damning report from Citizens Advice reveals a hidden housing crisis, with 6 million households in England and Wales trapped in energy-inefficient homes, facing unaffordable bills despite government insulation schemes.

50% of UK Renters Forced to Ration Energy Use

A damning new report from Citizens Advice exposes a deepening crisis for UK renters, with half forced to ration energy due to unaffordable bills and poorly insulated homes, creating a 'perfect storm' of hardship.

Reeves Scraps VAT on Energy Bills in Cost-of-Living Move

Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her first major economic move, scrapping the controversial 5% VAT on household energy bills. The bold intervention aims to slash costs for millions of families and businesses grappling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

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