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What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
BBC Business Wednesday 11 November 2026, 12:49 UTC 1 min read
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Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.
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