A 'weather monster' has been predicted with the Met Office forecasting temperatures dipping to lows of -5C towards the end of the week. While it is now winter and we should expect colder temperatures that doesn't help when it comes to turning up the heating during a cost of living crisis. However, as the temperature drops, the Government's Cold Weather Payments kick in.
The payment might be coming your way if you receive certain benefits or Support for Mortgage Interest, but in order for the payments to be triggered, the temperature has to drop below a certain figure. So with the mercury beginning to plummet, we asked how low does it have to go, who will get the payment and how much it would be. Here's everything you need to know.
