Millions of Brits can get paid £25 a week now the weather is cold

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Over the weekend, it snowed in many parts of the UK. Temperatures hit freezing, and people found themselves having to whack on the heating for longer than they'd have liked.

For those on benefits, there is help to stay warm - especially welcome this year, with increasing energy prices. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides Cold Weather Payments to those in receipt of benefits if certain tests are met.

Here is what you need to know about Cold Weather Payments, according to Cornwall Live. READ MORE:Drivers warned they can be fined £5,000 for wearing boots, winter coats, Christmas jumpers and sparkles You’ll get a payment of £25 if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, 0C or below over seven