"Cold weather payments have been triggered for the start of 2025.
Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are entitled to the money when there is a prolonged period of below-zero temperatures.
In Scotland, those on low incomes and benefits may receive a separate winter heating payment, which does not depend on how low the temperature falls.
The average temperature in a local area must be zero degrees Celsius or less for seven days in a row, or be forecast to be below freezing for seven consecutive days.
As of 3 January, payments have been triggered in dozens of postcode areas in Cumbria, Northumberland and parts of England in the Scottish Borders.
The temperature needs to be recorded by the weather station nearest to your postcode.
To qualify, you must live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Each cold weather payment is for a seven-day period and is worth £25.
More than one payment will be made during the course of the winter if there are enough periods of cold weather.
The scheme runs between 1 November and 31 March each year.
Hospital stays can affect payments.
You do not have to do anything in order to get cold weather payments.
The money should be paid automatically into the same bank or building society account as your benefits, within two weeks of the qualifying period of cold weather.
Cold weather payments do not affect other benefits."