What are cold weather payments - and how do you claim?

What are cold weather payments - and how do you claim?

Our Money blog team looks at the government's cold weather payments scheme - which are back and will be active until 31 March next year.

​​Cold Weather Rule takes effect

The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the Kansas Cold Weather Rule began on Nov. 1 and will run through March 31. The rule protects residents from utility disconnections during extreme cold. The rule prohibits utility companies from disconnecting service when temperatures…