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UK Braces for Storm Goretti: Cold Weather Payments Activated

1/9/2026

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The United Kingdom faces winter weather with -12.5C due to Storm Goretti.
The Met Office warns of snow, ice, and wind.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) activated the cold weather payment scheme, paying £25 for each seven-day sub-zero period across 728 postcode areas.
Over one million households qualify if they receive pension credit or universal credit, with payments deposited within 14 working days after a cold period.

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The United Kingdom faces winter weather with -12.5C due to Storm Goretti.
The Met Office warns of snow, ice, and wind.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) activated the cold weather payment scheme, paying £25 for each seven-day sub-zero period across 728 postcode areas.
Over one million households qualify if they receive pension credit or universal credit, with payments deposited within 14 working days after a cold period.