The payment could be triggered for those on certain benefits
As temperatures across the UK drop, with the current cold snap prompting the Met Office to warn of blizzards, households across the UK will be considering whether to turn up the heat in their homes. But as the worry of fuel prices and energy bills continues, the question of 'will the falling temperatures trigger another Cold Weather Payment' has arisen.
Lows on Wednesday are expected to be 0C, and, while Thursday's forecast currently stands at lows of 1C, Friday's -3 prediction will certainly send a chill across the county. Below is everything you need to know about the DWP's Cold Weather Payments including how to check if your postcode qualifies for a payment.You may get a Cold Weather Payment if you’re getting certain benefits.
How low does the temperature have to go? You’ll get a payment if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, 0C or below over seven consecutive days. So, just one night of a minus figure won't trigger the payment.
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