First DWP Cold Weather Payments Arrive in Bank Accounts – Full List of 802 Eligible Postcodes Thursday, January 15, 2026 dwp cwp coldweather payments welfare uk housing winter postcodes support The first Cold Weather Payments of the season are being deposited into the bank accounts of over 1.5 million households across the UK. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is distributing £25 or £50 payments as part of … Read More
DWP Deducting £110 Monthly from Universal Credit Claims and Refusing to Adjust Payments Tuesday, January 13, 2026 universalcredit dwp pensions benefits claimants contributions payments tribunal taxrelief policy Universal Credit claimants are reportedly losing out on £110 each month because the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) does not accurately account for pension contributions when calculating benefit payments. This issue … Read More
£150 Energy Payments Start Arriving This Week to Support Households Monday, January 12, 2026 energy payments warmhomediscount utilita uk costofliving support government eligibility fuelpoverty Thousands of UK households are set to receive a £150 energy credit this month as part of the Government’s Warm Home Discount Scheme, designed to help with rising energy costs amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Utilita … Read More
Universal Credit Deadline Could Cost You Over £2,400 in Extra Payments Sunday, January 11, 2026 universalcredit disability benefits lcwra deadline dwp health claim payments welfare If you’re planning to apply for Universal Credit and have a health condition, disability, or long-term illness, there’s an urgent deadline you need to be aware of—missing it could cost you thousands of pounds. Universal … Read More
DWP Doubles Cold Weather Payments for Six Benefits This January Thursday, January 8, 2026 dwp coldweather payments welfare benefits pensions winter uk support eligibility The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to double Cold Weather Payments for individuals on six qualifying benefits this January as the UK faces severe winter conditions. This one-off payment of £25 is triggered for … Read More
DWP Doubles Cold Weather Payments to £50 for 31 Postcodes Amid Severe Winter Conditions Thursday, January 8, 2026 dwp cold weather payments winter benefits pension universalcredit postcodes eligibility government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced an increase in Cold Weather Payments to £50 for residents in 31 designated postcodes, as the UK faces a severe winter weather event. This increase applies to each 7-day … Read More