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During the cold weather period, the DWP's cold weather payment scheme supports qualifying households with a one-off payment of £25 for each week their local temperature falls below zero degrees.
As snow blankets parts of the UK, the Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts, and approximately 10,000 households in 18 postcode areas will receive the cold weather payment.
The cold weather payment scheme ensures that those on benefits like Pension Credit and Income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance receive financial support during harsh winter conditions.
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