5 h. ago DWP issues warning to pensioners ahead of winter fuel payments

Fraudsters are sending text messages falsely claiming to be from government officials

Events

11 h. ago New DWP Winter Fuel Payment warning to all pensioners due energy help this year

Payments of up to £300 will be issued automatically over November and December.

Events

16 h. ago Pensioners can claim £300 of Winter Fuel Payments if they are in two groups

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by phone after lines opened on Monday

Economics

23 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment warning to pensioners as they are targeted by email, text and phone

UK government has asked people to share the warning with older family and friends

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34 h. ago Major winter fuel payment update for pensioners as key deadline arrives

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can now do so

Economics

37 h. ago Two groups of pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 this week

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

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

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the exact amount of Winter Fuel Payment that eligible pensioners will receive this winter - and some will only get a fraction of the usual amount

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms exact Winter Fuel Payment amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

The amount you receive depends on your age and how many people are in your household

Economics

5 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment phone claims open for two groups of pensioners next week

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP winter fuel payment letters coming for millions of pensioners

The winter fuel payment letters will be sent out to around nine million people in England and Wales this month

Economics

6 d. ago Exact date Winter Fuel Payments will land in pensioners' bank accounts

The Government payments are designed to help lower-income pensioners with their energy bills during the colder months.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment letters due for millions of pensioners this month

Pensioners in England and Wales will find out exactly how much they will receive from this year's Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

8 d. ago Two million pensioners could have to repay up to £300 to HMRC

HMRC is set to reclaim the money owed through tax, rather than direct from bank accounts

Economics

9 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: UK pensioners face tax on winter fuel allowance

Pensioners earning a certain amount will see their Winter Fuel Payments reclaimed 💡

Economics

9 d. ago DWP state pensioners born in these years get £100 boost to Winter Fuel Payment

The Winter Fuel Payment will once again be paid to all state pensioners this coming winter, but the amount you get paid will depend on your age

Economics

9 d. ago Winter heating payment deadline this week for people over State Pension age

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced Winter Fuel Payments for older people in Scotland.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms only certain pensioners in care homes will receive Winter Fuel Payments

There are rules surrounding which pensioners in care homes will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this winter

Economics

1 week ago Full list of Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts due for pensioners

Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued by the DWP from November.

Economics

1 week ago Former DWP employee issues stark warning over planned State Pension age rises

The UK Government plans to increase the State Pension age to 67 by 2028 with a further rise to 68 in 2044.

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2 w. ago Not all pensioners will automatically get DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Government is rolling out the payout to nine million people across England and Wales

Economics