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What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Reuters Cold weather payments have been triggered across 697 postcodes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as temperatures plunged across the UK. Households on certain benefits are entitled to the money when there is a prolonged period of below-zero temperatures. In Scotland, those on low incomes and benefits may receive a separate winter heating payment,…
Capture IT system: Compensation scheme opens for sub-postmasters
The government has launched a scheme to compensate former sub-postmasters and their families who were made to repay shortfalls caused by the Capture branch IT system. That system was in place from 1992 to 2000, and was the predecessor of the Horizon IT system which was also beset by scandal. A pilot version of the…
UK sanctions Russia’s oil giants over Ukraine war
Britain is targeting Russia’s largest oil companies and the country’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers in a bid to cut off Vladimir Putin’s ability to fund the war in Ukraine. The UK government is also pursuing a major Indian oil refinery and four Chinese oil terminals in a package of 90 new sanctions. Chancellor Rachel…
Many new UK drone users must take theory test for outdoor use
Many in the UK who unwrapped a new drone this Christmas may face a rude awakening next week, when they will have to take a theory test before being allowed to fly outdoors. From 1 January, those intending to fly drones or model aircraft weighing 100g or more outside must complete a Civil Aviation Authority…
Fuel profit margins still persistently high, says watchdog
Drivers could be paying more than they should for petrol and diesel after the UK’s competition watchdog said fuel profit margins remain at “persistently high levels” despite prices at the pump having fallen. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) also challenged retailers’ claims that this was a result of higher operating costs, and said competition…
Leon to close stores and cut jobs in restructure
Leon has announced it will close several of its restaurants and cut jobs as part of a major restructure of the High Street food chain. The company has appointed Quantuma as administrators after Leon’s original co-founder John Vincent reacquired the company last month from Asda. The move places the future of the worst performing of…
