The past few days have seen freezing temperatures and ice warnings forecast around the UK. The mercury has dropped around the country for the first time this winter with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for ice for most of Wales from Wednesday, December 7, to 12pm on Friday, December 9.
Gritters have also been spotted out on major roads for the first major operation of the winter season. Temperatures below zero degrees have been forecast for Wales this week after unseasonably mild weather in October and November.
While the colder weather has left people tempted to switch on their heating, many are reluctant with energy bills continuing to soar. But as well as a number of financial support schemes available to help you pay your bills this winter - you can find out more about those here - there is also extra help available through the cold weather payment. Here's everything you need to know about whether you qualify and how much you can get.
