You could be eligible to receive £25 in payments during cold weather this winter through the Cold Weather Payment program.
The Cold Weather Payments for 2025/26 have recently started, offering £25 each time the temperature in your area drops to zero degrees or lower for seven consecutive days.
If you experience multiple periods of freezing weather, you may qualify for several Cold Weather Payments, which are administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
To be eligible for these payments, you must be receiving specific benefits such as Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
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Individuals receiving Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance should contact Jobcentre Plus to claim a Cold Weather Payment if eligible.
The Cold Weather Payment scheme will continue until March 31, 2026, and if you qualify, the payment will be automatically deposited into your bank account within 14 working days.
In most cases, applications are not required. However, if you have a baby or a child under five years old moves in with you, you will need to apply for the payment.
To check if you are eligible for a payment in your area, you can use the postcode checker on GOV.UK.
Cold Weather Payments are not available in Scotland, where they have been replaced by
