8 d. ago DWP shares 3 'winter benefits' you may qualify for to 'help with your bills'

Here's what you need to know about the Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount and Cold Weather Payment

Politics

8 d. ago DWP four reasons you might have to pay back Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of people will be automatically paid up to £300 to help with energy costs over the colder weather however some will have to send the money back

Politics

2 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment: do you have to spend 2025 DWP heating allowance payments on energy, home bills?

Far from being ringfenced for bills, Winter Fuel Payments are a flexible boost you can tailor to your home and health ❄️

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms group of pensioners that need to claim Winter Fuel Payment manually

Most pensioners will automatically be given the financial help to keep their homes warm over the winter

Economics

2 w. ago 83,655 State Pensioners missing out on DWP £300 payment in date quirk

Most pensioners will get the Winter Fuel Payment after a Labour u-turn but some have been told they will have to wait

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms new rules for people on PIP, DLA or Carer’s Allowance

Some people could see breaks in their benefit payment unless they take action.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment warning and says 'you do not need to'

Most people will receive their Winter Fuel Payment automatically - and the DWP is urging elderly households to be wary of scammers

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3 w. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for winter fuel payments in 2025

The winter fuel payment provides between £200 -£300 depending on personal circumstances

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for 2025 £300 winter fuel payment

The winter fuel payment is a one-off payment made to help people pay for heating during the winter months

Economics

3 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: scam text and email warning for millions or pensioners

Millions of older people are being targeted by convincing fake messages ❄️

Events

3 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: scam text and email warning for millions of pensioners

Millions of older people are being targeted by convincing fake messages ❄️

Events

3 w. ago HMRC to contact pensioners over Winter Fuel Payment repayment

The DWP has confirmed that the Winter Fuel allowance will be automatically repaid if a pensioner has an income of over 35,000

Economics

3 w. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment warning to all pensioners due up to £300

Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued in batches until mid-December.

Economics

3 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment rules for pensioner couples who earn more than £35,000

HMRC has confirmed how much money will be deducted from Winter Fuel Payments for couples earning over £35,000

Economics

3 w. ago Government issues new update for millions who must give Winter Fuel Payment back

Pensioners who earn over £35,000 a year will need to pay back their Winter Fuel Allowance

Politics

3 w. ago Government confirms date Winter Fuel Payment will start to be paid to pensioners

Some pensioners will receive their Winter Fuel Payments from today, the DWP has confirmed

Economics

3 w. ago Winter fuel payment scam warning for pensioners as payments start being made

Payments are being made automatically throughout November and December, the Department for Work and Pensions said.

Events

3 w. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment £300 'lookout' alert issued as government payouts begin

People are being urged to be on the lookout as payment are set to start

Economics

3 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment rules show five benefits that may not be eligible

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that more than nine million people born before September 22, 1959, will receive between £100 and £300 in Winter Fuel Payments

Politics

3 w. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics