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The DWP has issued an alert that millions of people will not qualify for a £25 payment.

There are several DWP payments that are sent out during the colder months of the year, one of which is the Cold Weather Payment.

These payments are triggered when temperatures in a particular region fall below zero, or are forecast to be below zero, across seven consecutive days.

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The scheme runs from the start of November to the end of March of the following year, and the payments can be triggered numerous times in your area.

You can get the cash payments if you're in receipt of certain benefits and meet other qualifying criteria.

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