Thousands of people are to get a £25 payment as temperatures plummet. The Department of Work and Pensions gives the money to some households to help pay for the extra heating needed to keep warm.
The money is paid when temperatures fall below zero - or is forecast to be - for seven days in a row. It is paid to qualifying households in England and Wales, however people living in Scotland have different arrangements.
To qualify for the payment you will need to be eligible for at least on of certain benefits. According to the DWP you may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting:
