Snow warning for south-east England as icy snap likely to trigger cold weather payments

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A snow and ice warning has been issued for London and the south-east of England as freezing temperatures are expected to trigger cold weather payments for people on the lowest incomes.

Eligible households in England and Wales will receive a government payment of 25 when the average temperature has been recorded as, or is forecast to be, 0C or below for seven consecutive days.