Cold Weather Payments worth £25 return next month - how the scheme works explained

Cold Weather Payments can help struggling households pay their bills during periods of especially bad weather.

If you're eligible, you'll get get £25 for each seven-day period of very cold weather - this is likely to come in handy for struggling households during the energy crisis.

The scheme is run by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and applies every winter.