The Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) has activated cold weather payments in more than 400 postcodes as freezing temperatures hit the UK.
Those households who qualify will receive a one-off payment of £25 to help support people during the cold winter spell.
When the Met Office issued weather warnings for snow and ice, households who are eligible will receive money to help with their bills.
Some 674,000 households across 441 postcodes will now receive a payment from DWP.
Pensions Minister Torsten Bell said, “As temperatures plunge, Cold Weather Payments will automatically get support directly to vulnerable households.
“Combined with the biggest ever Pension Credit take-up campaign and our Triple Lock commitment – set to increase the State Pension by up to £2,100 over this Parliament – we’re ensuring pensioners get the support they need this winter.”
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