15 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment scammers posing as DWP target vulnerable pensioners

Many of the scam texts falsely tell pensioners that an urgent deadline is approaching

Economics

32 h. ago Winter fuel payments Scotland: Who is eligible for the payments? How much will they get?

Take a look at the details of the Scottish Government’s new winter fuel payment scheme.

Politics

34 h. ago Pensioners warned to watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scam texts after Labour changes

Many of the scam texts falsely tell pensioners that an urgent deadline is approaching

Events

34 h. ago Winter fuel payment update as SNP Government reveals which pensioners will lose out

Pensioners with an income of more than £35,000 will have the payment clawed back through the tax system.

Politics

39 h. ago Why just £100 interest on savings could rob you of your winter fuel allowance: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Rachel Reeves's baffling new rules mean Brian Springthorpe (pictured with wife Janet) will get his £100 winter fuel payment share - then lose it again.

Economics

40 h. ago Martin Lewis winter fuel payment 'savings' ISA alert and says 'you might not get it'

Personal finance expert said that people may be caught out by their savings interest and miss out on the payment

Economics

49 h. ago How your savings interest could rob you of your winter fuel allowance: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Rachel Reeves's baffling new rules mean Brian Springthorpe (pictured with wife Janet) will get his £100 winter fuel payment share - then lose it again.

Politics

55 h. ago People with 'modest' savings could miss out on £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment under new rules

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to deny thousands the support with experts warning of several factors you should be aware of

Economics

61 h. ago Pensioners with just 'modest savings' to be denied £300 Winter Fuel Payment

A alert has been issued for nine million state pensioners who could still lose £300 Winter Fuel Payments from the Department for Work and Pensions - experts have explained all

Economics

61 h. ago HMRC will change tax code of state pensioners to reclaim cash

Winter Fuel Payments will be paid to all pensioners, but if you earn more than £35,000 a year, then you will have to pay it back

Economics

62 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment warning as 'modest' savers face losing out

The DWP has introduced a new £35,000 income threshold for Winter Fuel Payment eligibility - and savers could find that even modest interest earned on their money could push them over the limit

Events

67 h. ago Record View: Labour must keep to their welfare roots after Swinney's winter fuel pledge

Without any changes, we would have been in the perverse situation of older people on low incomes getting less than if they lived south of the border.

Politics

3 d. ago Winter fuel payments Scotland: John Swinney gives major update on payments for pensioners

First Minister John Swinney has provided an update on winter fuel payments in Scotland.

Economics

3 d. ago Winter fuel payment to be restored in full for most Scots pensioners by SNP Government

The First Minister announced the change to the scheme in the wake of a rethink by the UK Government.

Politics

3 d. ago Two groups of people 'have to apply' for DWP winter fuel payment, says expert

The winter fuel payment, which is back for 2025, will be paid automatically to the majority of people - but not all - with some individual required to apply for the support

Politics

4 d. ago Starmer warns Labour rebels there will be no more concessions on benefit cuts

The prime minister is gearing up for a political fight over welfare reform

Events

5 d. ago DWP confirms exact date of birth you need to receive 2025 winter fuel payment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that millions of people who had the benefit axed last winter will get it this year

Economics

5 d. ago Two groups of people 'need to apply' for £300 DWP winter fuel payment

Certain groups of people may have to apply for the newly reinstated £300 winter fuel payment - which is set to be paid in November and December

Economics

5 d. ago Two groups of Brits may need to 'apply' for reinstated £300 DWP payment says BBC expert

The DWP has announced that the winter fuel allowance will return this year and be paid in November and December to 9 million extra pensioners - but some may have to apply

Economics

6 d. ago You won't get DWP £300 winter fuel payment if this rule applies to you

The winter fuel payment will be made automatically this winter. Here's everything you need to know about the changes and who will qualify for the payment and who won't and how that works

Economics