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Colder weather is on the horizon after weather forecasters said snow and ice was on the way.

The Met Office has issued six weather alerts across parts of the United Kingdom for tonight and tomorrow.

Households could see the temperature drop, meaning many will be forced to turn on the heating.

READ MORE: All the parts of England set to escape snow as Met Office issues 6 warning zones

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However paying for energy at home has become an expensive task for many due to rising bills.

For households which are considering particularly vulnerable financial, help is available from the government.

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) hands out special weather payments when the temperature turns cold

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