In line with the latest forecast, the nation’s “first style of winter” may see as much as 20cm of snow buildup within the worst impacted places.
There’s “potential” for warnings to be “escalated”, in accordance with the Met Workplace, which issued numerous yellow climate warnings for snow and ice for areas of the UK. The yellow climate warnings began Sunday afternoon (November 17) and anticipate to final till Tuesday morning (November 19).
The warning covers a lot of southern Scotland, north-eastern England, components of Yorkshire, and components of north-west England, together with Lancashire and Cumbria.
In line with BBC Weather, London may have highs of simply 5C on Wednesday and 4C on Thursday, however there will not be any snowfall this week.
The UK’s freezing weather means some households are eligible for chilly climate funds. However what are they and who can obtain one?
Right here the PA information company solutions key questions on them.
What’s a chilly climate fee?
Chilly climate funds are made to weak people, together with pensioners, in England and Wales to assist them pay for heating when the temperature dips beneath freezing.
Chilly climate funds go to these residing in an space the place the typical temperature is recorded as, or forecast to be, 0C or beneath for seven consecutive days.
What areas have been triggered?
However, DWP stated on Tuesday that no chilly climate funds have but been triggered in 2024 regardless of the temperature warnings.
How can I examine if my space is eligible?
Folks can go to coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk on-line to examine.
These eligible for chilly climate funds should be residing in a spot the place the typical temperature or forecast is 0°C or beneath over seven consecutive days.
You might get chilly climate funds in the event you’re receiving:
– income-based jobseeker’s allowance
– income-related employment and help allowance
– help for mortgage curiosity
Folks get £25 for every seven-day interval of very chilly climate between November 1 and March 31 annually.
How will you get a chilly climate fee?
These eligible don’t want to use; it will likely be paid mechanically.
The financial institution top-up shall be in eligible folks’s financial institution accounts inside 14 days of the set off.
Does this have an effect on my advantages?
Chilly climate funds don’t have an effect on different benefits.
What if I’m in hospital?
These in hospital ought to inform the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus as this might have an effect on their fee.
What if I reside in Scotland?
Scots can’t get the fee.
In Scotland, folks on advantages or low incomes could qualify for an annual £50 winter heating fee, although that is made regardless of chilly temperatures.
What if I don’t obtain my fee?
Individuals are suggested to inform the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus.
These getting common credit score ought to check in to their account and add a word to the journal.
How do I problem a chilly climate fee resolution?
In line with charity Turn2us, the DWP’s resolution on an individual’s fee declare could be challenged.
If the choice stands, folks can enchantment to an impartial tribunal.
The deadlines are strict, with a one-month window to dispute a choice.
What different funds can I get?
Folks born earlier than September 26, 1956 who’re eligible may get between £250 and £600 to assist pay their heating payments.
There’s additionally the nice and cozy house low cost scheme, during which folks get £150 off their electrical energy invoice over the winter.
A spokesman stated: “These further funds present help yearly to assist folks experiencing the coldest climate.
“Chilly climate funds could be triggered proper by means of to the tip of March, giving folks dealing with disproportionately chilly climate that further reassurance over the chillier months.”
