Cold Weather Payments: Essential Support During UK’s Freezing Winter
9 January 2026Understanding Cold Weather Payments As the UK experiences its coldest winter conditions, with temperatures plunging to -12°C in some areas, Cold Weather Payments offer £25 support during prolonged periods of freezing weather. This government scheme, administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), provides vital financial assistance to vulnerable households struggling with increased heating […]