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North Wales Live
12-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Pensioners urged to make 5 minute DWP call to boost state pension by £80 a week
People across the UK are being encouraged to make a quick "five minute call" to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that could potentially increase their state pension payments by £80 per week. Analysts warn that approximately 750,000 individuals across the country are not receiving the correct state pension amount they're entitled to. This is mainly due to pensioners missing out on thousands of pounds in unclaimed benefits and pension entitlements. Over 13 million people are above the state pension age in the UK, and many could be eligible for additional support they're unaware of through extra benefits, including Pension Credit. Pension experts from Spencer Churchill Claims Advice are urging pensioners to check if they're receiving everything they are entitled to. A spokesperson emphasised Pension Credit as being "worth around £4,300 a year on average", which also "unlocks other benefits like free dental care, help with rent and reduced energy bills". For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here Despite thousands being eligible, uptake remains low with the Government launching a campaign to encourage applications following the means-testing of Winter Fuel Payments. Those receiving their pension are being encouraged to make a quick "five minute call" to the DWP to potentially increase their state pension payments by £80 per week. "A five-minute phone call could mean someone getting an extra £80 a week or more," added the spokesperson from Spencer Churchill. Experts point out that many pensioners incorrectly assume that once they start receiving their state pension, they are not entitled to claim any additional benefits. Here is a list of extra benefits that state pensioners may be eligible for: Pension Credit. Attendance Allowance. Council Tax Support. Winter Fuel Payments. Cold Weather Payments. War Widow(er)'s Pension. Free eye tests. Free dental treatments. Free or discounted TV licence. Energy-saving home upgrades, such as insulation and boiler replacement. However, a specialist from Spencer Churchill said: "In many cases, it's not about complex applications or means testing - just checking your eligibility and submitting a simple claim." Dean Butler, Managing Director of Standard Life, previously explained why many individuals are not receiving their full entitlements. He said: "Around 750,000 people are not receiving the correct state pension amount either due to errors in National Insurance records or the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) not making adjustments when there's a change to your circumstances." Butler advised those who spent time raising children to verify that they received NI credit for this period. Women whose husbands retired from March 17, 2008 should ensure that their entitlement was increased accordingly. Those over 80 with a low pension should check if they have been assessed for the over-80s rate. Universal Credit recipients are also encouraged to confirm that they have been receiving National Insurance credits.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Midwest and southern US plunge into deep freeze, becomes one of the coldest spots on Earth
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The heart of America has turned into an icebox leaving millions of Americans in life-threatening and record-breaking temperatures. An arctic blast has sent temperatures plummeting far below normal breaking records in states like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Missouri and even as far down south as Louisiana. These frost-bite wind-chill temperatures range from below 51 degrees in Minnesota to 19 degrees in Louisiana, according to Fox Weather. What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week Americans are experiencing advisories from the National Weather Service such as 'Extreme Cold Warnings' and 'Cold Weather Advisory.' Arctic temperatures are not expected to lift until Saturday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Dangerous cold grips US in wake of deadly winter storm
Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It's Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast. Millions of people from the Tennessee Valley to the mid-Atlantic remain under winter weather alerts as the region continues to clean up after a deadly winter storm that slammed the region on Wednesday. Treacherous travel conditions have been reported, and a deadly crash occurred in Orange County, North Carolina, on Wednesday afternoon. The FOX Forecast Center said the heaviest snow from this storm fell across the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and North Carolina, and snow totals have been historic. A deadly winter storm is finally pushing away from the East Coast, but that's not the end of potentially dangerous winter weather as hundreds of millions of Americans prepare for dangerously cold temperatures. Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are posted for a vast swath of the country, stretching from Montana to Texas and eastward beyond the Mississippi River to northern Florida and parts of the Southeast. The sheer scale of the cold is staggering, with 230 million Americans experiencing temperatures below freezing. The 2025 Iditarod race, which normally begins in Anchorage, Alaska, will begin at an alternate location this year due to a lack of snow. The main reason for the relocation to Fairbanks is the lack of snowpack around the middle portion of the trail. "After careful consultation with our dedicated Trail Breakers and thorough review of current trail conditions, the Iditarod Trail Committee has made the difficult but necessary decision to move the Official Restart of the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to Fairbanks, Alaska," race organizers said in a statement. A mass stranding of more than 150 false killer whales on a remote island beach south of the Australian mainland has taken a grim turn, with rough seas that hindered rescue efforts. The heartbreaking sounds of the mammals' labored breathing and faint high-pitched cries for help echoed in Nelson Bay resident Jocelyn Flint's distressing video filmed Tuesday near Arthur River in northwest Tasmania. Here are a few more stories you might find interesting. Alaska's Mount Spur being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption 'Firefall' is back at Yosemite and here's how you can see it this year Moon's first cell service could become reality during next US lunar mission set to launch next week Need more weather? Check your local forecast plus 3D radar in the FOX Weather app. You can also watch FOX Weather wherever you go using the FOX Weather app, at or on your favorite streaming article source: The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Dangerous cold grips US in wake of deadly winter storm
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weather Authority Alert: Cold weather advisory, harsh wind chill tonight — Your 9-Day Forecast
I predicted 62 for today, but we only made it to 60. What a change from yesterday's 73. The record on this day is 81 set in 1972. KTSM has issued a Weather Authority Alert due to a Cold Weather Advisory that is posted for the east side of El Paso County tonight! Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast for Thursday. TONIGHT: A Cold Weather Advisory is posted for the eastern part of El Paso County starting at midnight through 9 AM. The low at the airport will drop to 28, but the E-SE winds will range from 10-20 mph. In the early morning hours, the wind chill will range from 5 to 10 degrees. Act now to protect people, pets, plants, and pipes from this bitter cold night. FORECAST: Thursday will be partly cloudy with chilly winds and a high of 59. The E-SE winds will range from 10-25 mph with stronger gusts on the western slopes of the mountains. On Friday, we start to warm up again. Friday will be mostly sunny with warmer breezes and a high of 67. Saturday will be sunny and breezy with a high of 68. Sunday will be sunny and warmer with a high of 73. The SW wind will range from 10-25 mph. Monday will be sunny and 80 as high pressure builds up in a dramatic way. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and 84, our warmest day of the week as high pressure reaches its maximum. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a high of 82. The winds will become gusty late Wednesday in advance of a cold front on Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
More scattered snow showers likely Thursday morning before cold end to the week
(PINPOINT WEATHER) — Many of you got a nice little coating of snow Wednesday! Most totals outside of the mountains stayed under an inch. We won't get too much more overnight, but come Thursday morning, it could be a different story! The final disturbance will move in around daybreak and through the morning hours. Scattered snow showers are expected to break out, reducing visibility while driving and creating some slick travel. Charlotte area schools close, announce delays on Thursday due to winter weather Be extra careful if you'll be out and about! But again, it won't add up to much — only an additional coating to up to an inch outside of the mountains. Sunshine returns Thursday afternoon — but it will be cold. Highs will only top out near 40 degrees, and it'll be breezy, too. The wind is a concern in the mountains, where a Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect. We're talking a dangerous level of cold here — chills could fall well below zero through Friday morning. Bundle up, and try to limit time outside. Weekend weather is looking dry and a little warmer. Highs will get close to 60 by Sunday. Next week is a much warmer one, too, with more 60s in the forecast. Tonight: Lingering flurries/wintry mix. Low 28. Thursday: Morning snow showers, then turning sunny. Breezy and cold. High 40. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
