Cold Weather Payments have been triggered in 148 areas following freezing temperatures last week. Eligible people who live in the affected postcodes will get £25 paid within 14 working days. To qualify for Cold Weather Payments, people will need to get certain benefits, such as Pension Credit, or Support for Mortgage Interest. While payments are made automatically by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), it’s possible to check if a payment is due in a particular area via the online Cold Weather Payment postcode checker. READ MORE: How to check if you’re due a £25 Cold Weather Payment dur…