Ben Shephard has taken to Instagram to share a beautiful tribute in honour of Kate Garraway.MORE: 8 gameshow hosts' TV-worthy houses: From Ben Shephard to Rylan ClarkThe Good Morning Britain presenter shared a snapshot showing the pair together at the Loose Women studios, along with a heartfelt caption.WATCH: Kate Garraway shares emotional moment husband Derek was able to hug son Billy"I've have spent the last twenty two years working with @kategarraway, learning from Kate, cleaning up after Kate, but mostly laughing with Kate," he wrote.READ: Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s heartbreaking Covid battle – the full storyMORE: Kate Garraway's dramatic home renovations for husband Derek - details"The last few years have been so so tough for her, Derek and their family. It's incredibly brave that she's sharing their story but one that she's sharing for those that don't have a voice.A post shared by Ben Shephard (@benshephardofficial)Ben shared a touching tribute to his friend Kate on Instagram"I couldn't be more proud to call her a friend, and to be able to support her in any way I can.
Cold Weather Payment, Warm Home Discount and Winter Fuel support from DWP can help with heating bills
03.02.2022 - 18:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reminding households across the country that if they are receiving certain benefits they may be eligible for extra money to help keep their homes warm during the colder months until the end of March.
You may be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment, Warm Home Discount or a Winter Fuel Payment. So far this winter, 13,000 Cold Weather Payments have been triggered in 25 postcode areas by freezing temperature across Scotland.
These are an automatic top-up of £25 triggered to eligible households when the average temperature has been recorded as, or is forecast to be, zero degrees Celsius or below over seven consecutive days at any of the 27 weather stations across Scotland.
The UK Government paid out almost £100 million in Cold Weather Payments last winter between November 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, including 854,000 to households across Scotland totalling more than £21 million.
The 25 postcodes that have triggered Cold Weather Payments so far this winter are:
Commenting on the scheme, DWP Lords Minister Baroness Stedman-Scott said: “These additional payments provide support every year to help people experiencing the coldest weather, without anyone needing to lift a finger.
“Cold Weather Payments can be triggered right through to the end of March, giving people facing disproportionately cold weather that extra reassurance over the chillier months.”
People on a low income and in receipt of certain benefits can claim the £25 Cold Weather Payment to help with heating costs when the temperature is recorded as, or forecast to be, colder than zero degrees Celsius across seven consecutive days.
You’ll get £25 for each seven-day period of very cold weather from now until March 31, 2021.
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