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People on three Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could be denied £25 Cold Weather Payments as postcodes are triggered. A Cold Weather Payment is extra money to support people during spells of very cold weather in winter.

You must be getting certain benefits to receive a payment. Cold Weather Payments are usually made between 1 November and 31 March in England and Wales.

If you're claiming Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, you'll need to contact Jobcentre Plus to receive a Cold Weather Payment.

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