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09/03/2018
Around 18,000 People To Receive Cold Weather Payment In NI
Around 18,000 people are to receive a cold weather payment in Northern Ireland.
A further £450,000 will be paid automatically to people who qualify for the payment and are living in the post code areas covered by the Met Office's Thomastown and Castlederg weather stations.
The postcode areas affected are BT74-79, 81-82 and 92-94.
Only those qualifying customers living in these postcode areas will receive the £25 payment.
(CD/LM)
A further £450,000 will be paid automatically to people who qualify for the payment and are living in the post code areas covered by the Met Office's Thomastown and Castlederg weather stations.
The postcode areas affected are BT74-79, 81-82 and 92-94.
Only those qualifying customers living in these postcode areas will receive the £25 payment.
(CD/LM)
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The Social Security Agency will now pay special cold weather allowances to qualifying customers in NI after the severe cold weather triggered the first of this winter's Cold Weather Payments. This cash is available when the average temperature is recorded or forecast to be zero degrees Celsius, or below, for a period of seven consecutive days.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
