8 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

8 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

18 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

53 h. ago Martin Lewis lists five things DWP will check after £300 payment rule change

The finance expert has set out what exactly the DWP will be counting as income for the winter fuel payment

Economics

54 h. 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

58 h. ago Exact date that qualifies state pensioners for DWP Winter Fuel Payments this winter

Eligibility is based on a person's age and where they live during the qualifying week

Economics

59 h. 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

60 h. 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

61 h. ago Who will be eligible for DWP winter fuel payments this winter after government U

Full list of those eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance under new government u-turn surrounding payments

Politics

62 h. ago DWP winter fuel payments to be paid to nine million pensioners this winter after u

The £300 payment has been restored to the vast majority of pensioners who previously received it

Economics

6 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

7 d. ago Martin Lewis sends warning message to chancellor after DWP Winter Fuel Payment update

Rachel Reeves announced that changes to the eligibility criteria for the benefit will be revealed in the coming weeks

Events

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves issues major DWP Winter Fuel Payment update in U

The Chancellor was quizzed about changes to the threshold during a press conference in Rochdale this morning

Politics

8 d. ago Winter Fuel Payments could be back for pensioners with specific DWP document

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been called on by the IFS to "automatically" provide the Winter Fuel Payment to every state pensioner with income under a certain level

Economics

9 d. ago Over 700,000 pensioners urged to claim DWP income boost ahead of Winter Fuel Payment changes

An additional 58,000 households are now receiving Pension Credit payments.

Economics

1 week ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment won't be reinstated for one group despite U

Last week, Sir Keir Starmer signalled a potential U-turn on the controversial policy to scrap the universal Winter Fuel Payment

Politics

1 week ago DWP say OAPs who lost Winter Fuel cash can pocket a tidy £200 cost of living cash sum

The DWP has announced that local authorities in England will receive funding to make payments of up to £200 to eligible pensioners and low income households

Economics

2 w. ago How DWP winter fuel payment could be paid to more pensioners after Keir Starmer U

Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced a change in his stance on eligibility for the benefit

Economics

3 w. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payments explained and what Keir Starmer has just announced

Last year, the Labour government means-tested the Winter Fuel Payment which meant that only certain pensioners over the age of 66 would receive the £300 payment, rather than all pensioners

Politics

3 w. ago Keir Starmer issues major DWP winter fuel payments announcement in 'U

The Prime Minister has said the move will help to 'stabilise the economy'

Politics