As the UK continues to shiver in plummeting temperatures, Britons could be eligible for some extra cash in the coming months. However, there's a risk that some benefit claimants may miss out on the Cold Weather Payment , a scheme administered by the Department for Work and Pensions .

The payment is awarded to those receiving certain benefits for every seven consecutive days where the temperature falls to 0C or below. The scheme, which kicked off on 1 November this year and will run until 31 March 2026, currently provides £25 for each qualifying seven-day period.

With temperatures continuing to fall nationwide, numerous households across the country stand a better chance of receiving the payment. According to the latest forecast from the Met Office , various regions of the UK are

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