https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/cold-weather-payment-season-check-33159224
Jan 2, 2026 - The new year has brought snow to Northern Ireland which makes it a great time to determine if you are eligible for cold weather payments
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https://www.mylondon.news/news/cost-of-living/see-youre-eligible-dwp-cold-32902352
Nov 19, 2025 - The payments are made when the temperature hits zero for seven days
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https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-cold-weather-payment-checker-33156022
Jan 2, 2026 - The scheme has been triggered for the first time in 2026 after freezing temperatures hit many parts of the country
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https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-alert-674000-households-set-33155653
People are set to receive the money after freezing temperatures triggered cold weather payments in 187 postcodes
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https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-issues-major-cold-weather-10093402
Apr 9, 2025 - More than 1.4 million separate payouts were made this winter, Department for Work and Pensions officials revealed
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https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2153516/dwp-cold-weather-payment-triggered-441
Jan 5, 2026 - The freezing conditions have triggered the benefit for more than 660,000 households
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https://www.mylondon.news/news/cost-of-living/full-dwp-list-everyone-who-32886154
Nov 17, 2025 - The payment can be a helpful boost for heating costs
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https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2152094/wcold-weather-payment-postcode-checker-dwp
Dec 31, 2025 - The payments are made to eligible households every time the average temperature in their area drops below freezing for seven days in a row.
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