99 m. ago Benefits claimants eligible for DWP Christmas Bonus unchanged Since 1972

The DWP is set to issue a 10 Christmas bonus to millions of pensioners and benefit claimants in the first week of December and it hasn't changed since the scheme was launched in 1972

Politics

46 h. ago 'I went from running my own business to being on brink of financial collapse'

Paul is sharing his story after receiving help from the free Money and Pensions Service, who are guiding him through his financial issues.

Economics

49 h. ago All pensioners issued DWP alert as Winter Fuel Payments start this month

The DWP is warning all pensioners to be on the lookout for fake text messages relating to this year's Winter Fuel Payments

Economics

52 h. ago DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment alert to all pensioners due energy help from this month

Around nine million pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 to help with winter energy bills.

Economics

54 h. ago Rule change means state pensioners 'will have to repay' £600 winter fuel to HMRC 'in just 12 months'

People who have to repay the money because they earn over the limit will be hit by a change hitting next year's payment

Economics

2 d. ago Missing pensioner 'heading to Scotland' with two dogs as police issue urgent appeal

The 76-year-old is thought to be travelling with his two black Labradors

Events

3 d. ago Two groups 'must make claim' for Winter Fuel Payment or face missing out in 2025, DWP says

The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free payment to help with heating costs, and is paid to people who were born on or before 22 September 1959

Events

3 d. ago Government issues statement on income tax for state pensioners ahead of Budget

The State Pension is expected to go up by 4.8 per cent in April

Economics

4 d. ago Mapped: Where 800,000 pensioners missed out on the winter fuel payment

Pensioners in rural areas are missing out the most, new analysis reveals

Economics

4 d. ago Government explains exact Winter Fuel Payment amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

Those eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment will receive a letter telling them how much they are set to get

Economics

4 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment rules in full and the reasons some pensioners won't get one

Many pensioners will have already received a letter explaining how much they will get

Economics

5 d. ago Government issues Winter Fuel Payment warning for UK pensioners as money sent out

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning pensioners to look out for scam texts

Events

7 d. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2025 date when you'll receive up to £300 in your account

The DWP pays out the Winter Fuel Payment to help pensioners with the cost of heating their home in winter months. Here's everything you need to know about the payment

Economics

7 d. ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

Politics

8 d. ago What to do if you don’t receive Winter Fuel Payment or letter this month

Around nine million households can expect to receive money from the Winter Fuel Payment scheme

Politics

8 d. ago Who is eligible for winter fuel payment as millions to receive boost from today

The government made a U-turn on eligibility criteria earlier this year

Economics

8 d. ago Tax department issues rules for pensioners who must pay £300 Winter Fuel Payment back

Pensioners with a taxable income over £35,000 will have the payment clawed back in one of two ways

Economics

8 d. ago Bizarre DWP loophole that means households could get £600 in Winter Fuel Payments instead of £300

LIVING together but claiming benefits separately could see your household bag two Winter Fuel Payments this year. The payment, which is worth up to £300 to help with rising heating bills is hitting more than nine bank accounts from next week. Last year the rules changed and only people on certain benefits got the Winter Fuel Payment, which caused a lot of anger....

Economics

8 d. ago Two million state pensioners set to lose £300 Winter Fuel Payment

Winter Fuel Payments are worth up to £300 and are paid to people who were born before September 22, 1959

Economics

9 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: pension move keeps pensioners' HMRC fuel, heating allowance payments safe from tax

A smart pension tweak could mean hundreds more in your pocket this winter 🔥

Economics