If the weather on average is below minus for seven consecutive days, you get a big £3.57 a day towards your heating bills.
I know I will be in the minority but I will not turn my nose up at an extra £25 its a lot better than nothing ( before someone jumps on me , I am not a supporter of this government ) .
https://coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk/ You have to be in receipt of certain benefits and it can take a fortnight to be paid. You can put in the first part of your postcode in the link and see if you're due anything.