Even though Christmas is a fair way off, it's already on many people's radar as the chill sets in. For some, the festive season can be fraught with financial stress, but there could be some relief from government schemes in the lead-up to the big day.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has plans to roll out specific payments, including hefty sums to UK households on certain benefits. Plus, there are other initiatives that the wider public should keep an eye on.

Programmes like the Household Support Fund, the Warm Home Discount, and the Winter Fuel Payment are set to bring some warmth to countless individuals over the colder months. Other schemes include Cold Weather Payments and the DWP's Christmas Bonus, reports the Manchester Evening News .

If all these payments land bef

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