7 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment rules confirmed for couples including who gets what

Nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP this winter after a government u-turn - here are the rules

Economics

30 h. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment rules for pensioners who are in a couple

There will be different rules for couples receiving Winter Fuel Payments this winter compared with pensioners living alone, the DWP has confirmed

Economics

31 h. ago DWP confirms group that aren't eligible for Winter Fuel Payment under new rules

The government announced a u-turn on the eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments yesterday, with over three quarters of pensioners set to receive the payments this winter

Economics

41 h. ago DWP confirms who will and won't get winter fuel payment in 2025 after U

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that pensioners with an income of £35,000 or less will receive the winter fuel payment later this year

Economics

57 h. ago SNP Government refuses to rule out making changes to winter fuel payment scheme

A spokesman for First Minister John Swinney said the implications of Labour’s winter fuel U-turn are as ‘clear as mud’.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirm what counts as 'taxable income' as winter fuel payment rule announced after U

Millions of people in the UK will have their £300 payment restored this winter

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms qualifying period for Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 this year

All pensioners in England and Wales will automatically receive the one-off payment this winter.

Economics

3 d. ago HMRC rule means 2 million pensioners could have Winter Fuel payment 'recovered'

The payments will be worth up to £300 and will begin to be paid from later this winter

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms group that won't have £300 winter fuel payment restored under new rules

After a hugely unpopular decision to strip universal payments and start means-testing pensioners last year, the government has confirmed more people will get support this winter - here is everything you need to know

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioners issued warning over £10,000 winter fuel payment rule

Winter fuel payments are available for state pensioners who also claim Pension Credit, with the government planning to review the eligibility criteria for the payment this year

Economics

7 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments will not be issued to all pensioners this year

The UK Government has not yet set out who will now qualify for payments of between £200 and £300.

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves confirms more pensioners will get winter fuel payments

It comes as the pensions minister said there will be 'no U-turn' on one key winter fuel payment rule

Economics

9 d. ago What does a comfortable retirement cost? New figures reveal how much YOU need

Lower energy prices have dampened the annual increase in what it costs to retire, comfortably or otherwise, according to a industry study of living standards.

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer hints major winter fuel payment could come as soon as next week

Keir Starmer says he wants to make more pensioners eligible for the winter fuel payment this year - and did not rule out an announcement next week

Politics

2 w. ago Older couples on weekly State Pension less than £346 could be due £4,300 boost

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and provide access to heating help this winter.

Economics

3 w. ago Labour DWP chief Liz Kendall refuses to rule out winter fuel payment u

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has defended the decision to take winter fuel payments from 'millionaire pensioners', but did not rule out changes to eligibility thresholds

Politics

4 w. ago Pensioner couple tens of thousands out of pocket after losing years

Retired teachers Ann and John Scott's legal nightmare began after a villager in Thompson, Norfolk, recalled a historical right of access.

Politics