5 d. 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

6 d. 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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6 d. 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

8 d. 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

9 d. 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

1 week ago DWP starts winter fuel payments now but warns Brits not to fall for common scam

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said Brits will start to receive winter fuel payments but need to be on their guard against fraudsters attempting to trick people into sharing their personal information

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1 week 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

1 week ago Scam warning as winter fuel payments are rolled out to millions of Britons

DWP urges pensioners to discard any scam messages asking them to apply for payments

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1 week ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners start landing in bank accounts

Payments of between £100 and £300 will continue until mid-December.

Economics

1 week 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

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2 w. 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

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2 w. 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

2 w. 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

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2 w. 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

3 w. 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....

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3 w. ago DWP pays winter fuel payment from Friday but confirms five groups 'will miss out'

The DWP has confirmed that four groups of people will not be eligible to receive the winter fuel payment, even if they meet the primary age criteria - and it will start from tomorrow

Economics