As the mercury continues to plummet, various regions of the UK could be preparing for snow and ice in the upcoming months. While this might lead to some rather frosty nights, it could also mean a bit of extra money for those claiming certain benefits.

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) provides additional funds to eligible individuals during the winter period if temperatures consistently drop below a certain level. The payment is triggered when the average temperature in your area is recorded or forecasted to fall below zero degrees Celsius for more than seven consecutive days.

If these conditions are met, you could pocket £25 for each seven-day spell of unusually cold weather . In the weeks ahead, it might be worth keeping an eye on the local temperature to see if you qual

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