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£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts

Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.

Winter fuel cut to put 50,000 pensioners into poverty next year

Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.

Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Move by leader Anas Sarwar puts pressure on Keir Starmer to change policy for rest of UK

Business - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

UK cut to fuel payments will push up to 100,000 pensioners into poverty

The government’s internal estimate will heap pressure on Keir Starmer to backtrack on the contentious policy

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Gold hits record high as rate cuts and Middle East tensions fuel demand

Gains of 40% in past year spark predictions of rally to $3,000 a troy ounce

Business - Financial Times - October 21

What’s on in New York this winter

FT Globetrotter’s must-dos in NYC this season, from festive operas to Restaurant Week

World - Financial Times - November 11

Miami Vibe: what’s on this winter

The city’s top arts, festivals, sports and events during one of the best times of the year to visit

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

What Is the Perfect Length for a Winter Coat?

Looking ahead to colder weather, a reader wonders if there is an ideal cut for coats. Our fashion critic offers advice on balancing fashion and function.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28

Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter

Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Vaccine for winter vomiting bug to be trialled on thousands

The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter.

Displaced Gazans Brace for Another Harsh Winter

After a year of war, at least one million people are facing months in the cold. Some said tents, blankets and warm clothes now qualified as luxuries.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches

Health - ABC News - October 30

Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe

From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter. Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom

Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Three serene winter getaways in the Hudson Valley

Head upstate for quaint villages, historic inns, chic shops and cosy restaurants that are all at their quietest right now

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Met Office issues new yellow warning for more snow and ice

Snow has fallen across parts of the UK with forecasters saying there is a risk of ice as temperatures drop overnight.

'We are in danger' - Spanish anti-tourism spills into winter season

This year appears to have marked a watershed for attitudes to tourism in Spain, with more protests planned.

German minister announces winter aid worth €200 million for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Berlin commits more aid as Kiev braces for third winter of war

World - Yahoo News - November 4

UK pays more than EU for gas as winter looms

High transmission costs and global shortage of LNG push gap over European prices to widest since late 2021

World - Financial Times - November 5

We took our dog on a winter campervan trip in the Alps: are we barking?

Two novices, a large van and a lively Irish setter make for an eventful road trip through the French mountains. When I first had the idea of taking a winter road trip through the Alps , I imagined ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister

Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.

Europe’s winter gas supplies at risk from market disruptions

Region replaced Russian pipeline imports with globally traded LNG, which is more susceptible to price rises

World - Financial Times - November 7

How to build a "dopamine menu" to combat the fall and winter blues

Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Experts explain how, along with ideas to get started.

Winter Storm in Colorado: Denver Hit With First Major Snow of the Season

The National Weather Service said snowfall accumulations from Friday into Saturday morning could be significant, with 12 to 20 inches expected south of Denver.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this winter

Japanese star to be posted to Major League Baseball Sasaki, 23, helped Japan win World Baseball Classic Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason.. ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Photos: Hail blankets Saudi Arabian desert creating winter-like landscape

World - Yahoo News - November 13

The Spin | Keeping cricket societies buoyant through winter is vital for future of the sport

Off-season events need more support with the English game going through its latest existential crisis. Hidden behind trees in the gloom of dimly lit street lamps, the Lees Hall Golf Club is easy to ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

'Winter as a weapon': NATO chief Rutte urges more help for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Loyalists and jesters fill Trump’s ‘winter White House’ for court of King Donald

A succession of wannabe power brokers are flocking to Mar-a-Lago to seek the favour of the president-elect. The shutters are down, the curtains are open, and Donald Trump ’s opulent, waterfront ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Will heating bills be higher this winter? It depends on where you live

Last year's winter was the warmest on record, which helped keep energy costs low. Long-range forecasts indicate the winter of 2024-2025 is expected to be colder, especially in northern states and ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Paul Adams: A significant move ahead of another long hard winter

The move may not change the course of the war but it could restore balance, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

Winter is coming. And this year, it belongs to Hollywood power player Barry Jenkins

With two major movies opening next month, filmmaker Barry Jenkins discusses 'Mufasa,' 'The Fire Inside' and bouncing back from near-catastrophe on 'The Underground Railroad.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 16 hours ago

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