Double Cold Weather Payments have been distributed to certain households this week following snowfall in parts of the UK.
These Cold Weather Payments amount to £25 each and are granted when the average temperature in your area drops to zero degrees or lower for seven consecutive days. If there are multiple periods of freezing weather, individuals may receive multiple payments.
Currently, 18 postcode areas have qualified for two Cold Weather Payments, totaling £50, triggered on December 30 and January 6.
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The Mirror recently disclosed that 451 postcode areas are eligible for Cold Weather Payments this year. Individuals receiving specific benefits or mortgage support qualify for these payments.
Payments are automatically deposited into the recipient’s bank account within 14 working days if eligible. However, separate application is required for those with babies or children under five moving in.
Managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the Cold Weather Payments scheme will be operational until March 31, 2026.
Notably, Cold Weather Payments are not applicable in Scotland, where they have been substituted by the Winter Heating Payment worth £59.75.