HUNDREDS of thousands on benefits are eligible for Cold Weather Payments – but temperatures have to drop first.
Cold Weather Payments are issued between November and March each winter, with each one worth £25.
GettyHouseholds on benefits can get Cold Weather Payments[/caption]The extra cash is designed to help cover the extra costs associated with cold weather like the need to put your heating on.
That means they are only issued when temperatures drop to a certain temperature ...