13 h. ago DWP issues new Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners

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

Events

35 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment key dates as millions of pensioners to get up to £300

Pensioners will qualify for the payments if they earn less than £35,000 a year

Economics

36 h. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment schedule for 9 million in England and Wales

The DWP has confirmed that the Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to eligible pensioners in November or December. Find out if you're eligible and how much you will get.

Economics

61 h. ago Exact date pensioners need to opt out of Winter Fuel Payment to avoid HMRC clawback

Around two million pensioners with an income over £35,000 are due to receive this year’s Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts for every pensioner household

The DWP has also published the process for opting out of this year’s Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

1 week ago List of benefits over 66s may be able to claim even if they're not eligible for Winter Fuel Payments

List of benefits people over 66 can claim even if they're not eligible for Winter Fuel Payments, including Pension Credit and Housing Benefit

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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 w. ago Scots pensioner couple lose legal fight against winter fuel payment cut

Peter and Florence Fanning took the UK and Scottish Governments to court to challenge their decisions on the controversial cut.

Economics

3 w. ago Expert tips for retirees to secure winter fuel payment and avoid losing £300

Thousands of pensioners could lose the winter fuel payment unless they carefully manage their income - but there are five simple ways to dodge the new rule

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment will only be £100 for some pensioners

Pensioners who are part of a couple will share the payment

Economics

3 w. ago Scottish pensioners lose court challenge over winter fuel payment cuts after 'irrational' argument

Pensioners Peter and Florence Fanning had sought to challenge the decisions made by government ministers over the winter fuel payment.

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners who challenged winter fuel payment decision in court lose case

Peter and Florence Fanning, from North Lanarkshire, lost their entitlement to financial support and became worried about paying their bills.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment rules for pensioner couples after U

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the Winter Fuel Payment rules for those who are in a couple and living together - and it's good news for some

Economics

3 w. ago New Winter Fuel Payment rules for pensioners who are in a couple confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the rules for the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners who are in a couple and living together - experts have explained all

Economics