After being temporarily scrapped last year, the Winter Fuel Payment is officially returning for the 2025–26 season, offering crucial heating support to millions of pensioners. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set clear rules regarding age, income, and payment amounts — ensuring clarity ahead of the cold season. The payment, worth between £200 … Read more
With inflation and household bills continuing to squeeze UK families, the government has announced a new £500 Cost of Living Payment for 2025. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed that the one-off, tax-free payment will help millions of low-income households, pensioners, and benefit claimants manage rising living costs through the autumn and winter … Read more
The UK government has launched a statutory review of the State Pension age (SPA), sparking speculation that retirement, as many know it, could move later than 67. But what is fact — and what remains uncertain — is critical for anyone planning their future. What Is Fixed in Law Today? What does the 2025 Review … Read more
With energy, food, and housing costs still pressing, rumors are circulating that the government will issue a £450 Cost-of-Living Payment in October 2025. But the latest official guidance suggests otherwise. More than just policy confusion, these claims raise the risk of scams and false expectations among benefit claimants. “Payments for cost-of-living support ended in 2024—claimants … Read more
Beginning 12 October 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will roll out one of the biggest overhauls to licence renewal rules in decades — this time focused on drivers aged 62 and above. The goal isn’t to stop older people from driving, but to make UK roads safer while helping seniors renew more … Read more
The UK Government has officially launched a new phase of the Motability Scheme, introducing updated rules for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Adult Disability Payment (ADP) claimants. Effective this week, the reforms aim to standardize disability mobility support across the UK and make vehicle leasing fairer and more flexible for disabled drivers who depend on … Read more
Friends, if you’re interested in the renewable energy sector or considering a career switch, this report—the Wind Industry Skills Intelligence Report 2025—is absolutely timely. It reveals how big the UK wind industry is today, how much growth it expects, and the biggest challenge: the skills gap. You might be wondering: “Such a big gap? How … Read more
Imagine if a wind farm was being built near your town or village—it wouldn’t just provide electricity, but transform an entire ecosystem: jobs, schools, biodiversity, local pride. That’s the message of the “Community Benefit in Action” report, jointly produced by Renewable UK and Scottish Renewables. The report describes how the onshore wind industry is working … Read more
People think renewable energy is unrealistic, unreliable, or too expensive. But is that true? Renewable UK has organized a “Setting the Record Straight” panel at Future Energy Wales where it plans to bust this kind of misinformation. Social media, political narratives, and misunderstandings have spread many myths about renewables. The Renewable UK blog states that … Read more
At a time when the entire world is battling the climate crisis, Great Britain has set a record – 74% of the country’s electricity was generated from low-carbon sources in 2024. This number is not just a statistic, but proof that the UK is now moving full speed ahead on the path to clean power. … Read more