Cold Weather Payment
I need a couple of brief comments from energy/money/benefits about the Cold Weather Payment - What is it? How much is it? Who gets it? Why is this money so important for many households this year.
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If the temperature in a specific area falls below zero for seven consecutive days, this triggers a cold weather payment of £25 from the government to those who are entitled to certain benefits. If you’re in receipt of means tested benefits like income support and pensions credit you’ll probably be entitled to it and if you are payments will be automatic.
With inflation staying high, caused mainly by energy bills, these payments will make a huge difference to those on the lowest incomes. It’s a shame the government haven’t gone further, considering just how high fuel bills are and the greater proportion of income that they take up for those on low incomes.
With inflation staying high, caused mainly by energy bills, these payments will make a huge difference to those on the lowest incomes. It’s a shame the government haven’t gone further, considering just how high fuel bills are and the greater proportion of income that they take up for those on low incomes.