The last Labour Government’s budget in 2010 included cutting the cold weather payment from the election bribe £25 down to £8 after the election. The Lib Dems ensured that this reduction was scrapped and the £25 remains. Those eligible for this payment when we have really cold weather are detailed below:

Who can get Cold Weather Payments?

When there has been a period of very cold weather during the winter, you can get a Cold Weather Payment if you receive one of the following benefits:

• Pension Credit
• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Visit www.direct.gov.uk for more information