DWP Cold Weather Payments: £130m boost paid during winter
More than £130 million was paid out in cold weather payments between November and March, the Department for Work and Pensions has announced.
More than £40 million of the money was paid to pensioners in receipt of Pension Credit, with 80 per cent of payment being made in December. “While those colder months are now thankfully behind us, there will be no let-up in our extensive support for households across the country. Those on Pension Credit will receive further support later this month, when the first DWP cost of living payment of the year is sent out.Two more payments, worth £300 and £299 will be sent out by the DWP later this year, with a £150 payment also being made to eligible disabled people, while £300 will be sent to pensioners later this year.
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