The first Cold Weather Payments of the 2021/22 winter season have been triggered by a persistent drop in temperatures across Scotland between December 21 and 27.Eligible households affected by the sustained cold snap will receive £25 to help cover additional costs for their heating bills, which is paid automatically by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) into their bank account.Cold Weather Payments are issued by the DWP when the average daily temperature for the last seven days falls below zero, or the average temperature for that day and the next six days is forecast to be 0ºC or below.Anyone receiving Pension Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit or Support
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