A42 Traffic Chaos: Vehicles Stranded Overnight Amid Storm Goretti's Heavy Snow Friday, January 9, 2026 stormgoretti snow a42 traffic disruption winter ukweather nationalhighways travel closures Severe snowfall from Storm Goretti has caused major disruption on the A42 motorway, with numerous vehicles stranded overnight between the West Midlands and Leicestershire. The stretch of the A42 southbound between Junction 14 … Read More
Snow Blankets Birmingham and West Midlands as Storm Goretti Strikes - Photos Thursday, January 8, 2026 snow birmingham westmidlands stormgoretti winter weather january snowfall storm photos Storm Goretti brought a swift and significant snowfall to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region starting from around 7pm on Thursday, January 8. The sudden onset of snow transformed streets and landscapes, creating … 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
When Storm Goretti Will Hit Birmingham: Five Essential Preparations for Families Wednesday, January 7, 2026 stormgoretti birmingham metoffice snowfall safety travel emergency winter preparedness weather The Met Office has issued an amber snow warning for Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, with Storm Goretti expected to arrive on Thursday evening, January 8. Families are being advised to take five important steps to … Read More
Complete List of 539 DWP Cold Weather Payment Postcodes – Some Receiving £50 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 coldweather dwp postcodes payments winter support uk housing freezing scheme The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has activated Cold Weather Payments for 539 postcodes this winter. The scheme, which runs annually from November through March, provides financial support to households in specific … Read More