Around 10,000 Brits are set to obtain £25 to assist in direction of their heating payments this winter, because the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) points the primary Cold Weather Payments.
Forecasts of sub-zero temperatures in Cumbria, Northumberland and across the Scottish Borders have resulted within the funds being triggered in a complete of 19 postcode areas - it's possible different areas can even obtain funds within the coming days due to freezing weather circumstances anticipated.
The funds might be made for the seven-day interval which began on January 12, 2024.
The funds are made to folks in England and Wales who obtain a spread of advantages and are triggered throughout chilly spells between November 1 and March 31.
Nearly 600,000 funds have been issued throughout a spell of wintry climate within the first two weeks of December final yr and in whole, greater than 5.5 million Cold Weather Payments have been made by the DWP throughout final winter.
Those claiming the next advantages could also be eligible for the Cold Weather Payment; Pension Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Universal Credit, Support for Mortgage Interest.
However, not everybody on the advantages above will mechanically obtain the cost - you possibly can examine the next government website to find out your eligibility.
The newest funds have been made in areas that are lined by three climate stations - Shap in Cumbria, Redesdale in Northumberland and Eskdalemuir.
There might be round 10,000 folks eligible for the funds in these three areas with an estimated 6,000 of those in receipt of Pension Credit.
The full listing of postcode areas which can obtain a Cold Weather Payment for the interval of January 12 to - January 18, 2024 are:
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