With colder conditions expected heading into winter, certain households will soon start to see £25 cash payments land in bank accounts from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The Cold Weather Payment scheme reopened on November 1, which offers eligible households financial support when the weather drops below a certain level for an extended period of time.

The scheme runs until March, and people in receipt of certain DWP benefits qualify for the support.

Minister for Pensions Emma…