8 h. ago DWP explains exact Winter Fuel Payment amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

The DWP has confirmed the rules around who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and how much pensioners will get

Economics

10 h. ago DWP lists five groups of people who won't get Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of people eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment will get up to £300 to help with the rising cost of living this winter

Politics

42 h. ago Deadline to opt out of Winter Fuel Payment has passed: What should you do now?

All pensioners will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year unless they opted out by midnight on 15 September - but it will be clawed back if your income is £35k-plus.

Events

52 h. ago DWP issues major Winter Fuel Payment update for all who need to apply manually

Certain people will need to apply for the help manually

Politics

3 d. ago State pensioners given 6pm deadline to speak to DWP about Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of state pensioners are set to receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year but the state pension age change determines who will get this and how to opt out before tax recovery

Economics

3 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment qualifying begins for millions of people over State Pension age

Qualifying week for Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Age Winter Heating Payments runs from September 15 to 21, 2025.

Economics

6 d. ago Expert explains how pensioners can get £450 extra in fuel payments this winter

An expert has explained how pensioners can receive an extra £450 in payments to help with electricity and gas bills this winter.

Economics

6 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment deadline 'in days' for certain groups of pensioners

The UK Government will automatically issue up to £300 to eligible pensioners to help with heating bills during the winter months - but there is an opportunity to opt-out for some people

Economics

6 d. ago DWP benefits and discounts list for people over State Pension age

DWP has a range of benefits and discounts available to people over State Pension age

Politics

6 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment deadline next week for specific group of pensioners

The qualifying week for this year’s Winter Fuel Payments starts on Monday, September 15.

Economics

7 d. ago BBC expert says millions getting DWP letter about £300 payment from October

BBC Morning Live presenter says 'qualification week' coming up but four groups are 'not eligible' for winter fuel payment

Economics

9 d. ago State Pensioners in these six groups set to be denied DWP's £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will not be handing out the £300 Winter Fuel Payment to six groups of state pensioners this year - here's everything you need to know

Economics

9 d. ago DWP to deny thousands of people the £300 Winter Fuel Payment

There are six groups of people who will not be eligible for the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to 300 to eligible households

Economics

9 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment text warning to all pensioners due energy help this year

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

Events

1 week ago DWP confirms over 66s have just days to opt out of Winter Fuel Payment

Anyone who earns over £35,000 a year will have their Winter Fuel Payment automatically recovered by HMRC through PAYE or self-assessment after they receive it

Economics

1 week ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: DWP applications open date, do pensioners have to apply

Pensioners, get ready - Winter Fuel Payment season is almost here 🏠

Economics

1 week ago Millions of State Pensioners due important DWP letter next month

Around nine million pensioners will find out exactly how much they will receive from this year's Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

1 week ago BBC expert warns 10 days left to sort finances for winter fuel payment amid '£673 rule' concern

People have just 10 days until the Winter Fuel Payment cut-off BBC Morning Live finance guru said

Economics

1 week ago BBC expert warns of '£673 winter fuel payment rule' and says 'you won't get it'

There is just 10 days until the cut-off for people to ‘get their finances in order’ BBC Morning Live was told

Events

1 week ago DWP urged to review Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for Brits who miss out

Millions of Brits are due to receive the Winter Fuel Payment soon but there are two qualifying weeks to know about and not every eligible pensioner will automatically receive the support

Politics