The plummeting temperatures are being felt more than ever too, as Britons are told to stay at home during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
Not only that, but the restrictions mean millions have been hit financially since the COVID-19 pandemic first began.
As such, energy bills will certainly be a huge worry right now.
There may be help available for some people however.
Cold Weather Payment 2021: Snow has fallen in many parts of the UK this week (Image: GETTY)
As snow and plummeting temperatures look set to continue, a reminder has been issued about the Government s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) scheme.
Cold Weather Payment: You could be entitled to £25 DWP benefit
Cold Weather Payments and Winter Fuel Payments are just two of a number of benefits elderly folk are entitled to but not taking up (Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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Elderly people are being urged to double check what benefits they are entitled to, especially as the cold weather hits the nation.
How to keep your heating costs down while working from home when it is snowing
Here are 12 ways to keep your home cosy this winter without racking up huge heating bills.
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NHBC has shared 12 top tips for keeping your house cosy during winter (Image: Getty Images)
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The UK will be feeling the cold this weekend as temperatures drop to -5C, bringing with it heavy snowfall and a whole month’s worth of rain for parts of the country. The Met Office has issued amber and yellow warnings for the weekend as a barrage of bad weather approaches - and now weather maps have revealed the whole of the UK has a high chance of snow on Saturday and Sunday as a blast of Scandinavian col air hits the nation.
SNOW will cover the UK this weekend as the Met Office issues a slew of weather warnings. Up to 5.9 inches of snow (15cm) could hit Britain over the four days of warnings - Express.co.uk has the latest forecast and weather maps.