8 h. ago Mapped: Where 800,000 pensioners missed out on the winter fuel payment

Pensioners in rural areas are missing out the most, new analysis reveals

Economics

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

Those eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment will receive a letter telling them how much they are set to get

Economics

13 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment rules in full and the reasons some pensioners won't get one

Many pensioners will have already received a letter explaining how much they will get

Economics

36 h. ago Government issues Winter Fuel Payment warning for UK pensioners as money sent out

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning pensioners to look out for scam texts

Events

3 d. 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 d. ago What to do if you don’t receive Winter Fuel Payment or letter this month

Around nine million households can expect to receive money from the Winter Fuel Payment scheme

Politics

3 d. ago Who is eligible for winter fuel payment as millions to receive boost from today

The government made a U-turn on eligibility criteria earlier this year

Economics

3 d. ago Tax department issues rules for pensioners who must pay £300 Winter Fuel Payment back

Pensioners with a taxable income over £35,000 will have the payment clawed back in one of two ways

Economics

4 d. 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....

Economics

4 d. ago Two million state pensioners set to lose £300 Winter Fuel Payment

Winter Fuel Payments are worth up to £300 and are paid to people who were born before September 22, 1959

Economics

4 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: pension move keeps pensioners' HMRC fuel, heating allowance payments safe from tax

A smart pension tweak could mean hundreds more in your pocket this winter 🔥

Economics

5 d. ago The simple ‘pension trick’ that lets you qualify for the Winter Fuel Payments despite earning more than £35,000

MILLIONS of pensioners will receive help with energy bills this winter after a government U-turn restored the Winter Fuel Payment to most older people. The payment, worth up to £300, is meant to help with rising heating bills and will begin arriving in bank accounts from next week. Most people won't need to apply, but...

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms exact date you must be born to get 2025 winter fuel payment 'from tomorrow'

The DWP has announced who will be eligible for the 2025 to 2026 winter fuel payment, with millions of Brits set to receive the £200 to £300 benefit

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms exact date you must be born to get 2025 winter fuel payment 'from Friday'

The Department for Work and Pensions has refreshed its guidance and has announced that everyone is eligible to receive the winter fuel payment but advised that people earning more than certain amounts would have it recovered through taxation

Economics

5 d. 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

7 d. ago Millions of pensioners due DWP letter with crucial winter payment details

Pensioners in England and Wales will find out exactly how much they will receive from this year's Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

8 d. ago Change means 600,000 to miss £300 winter fuel payment for 12 months

People born 'one day late' could miss the £300 winter fuel payment due to state pension change in 2026

Economics

8 d. ago People born 'one day late' to miss £300 winter fuel payment after age change

The winter fuel payment is worth between £200 and £300 per household

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms five groups who won't qualify for Winter Fuel Payment this year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the five groups of over-66s who will not be eligible for the winter fuel payment this year, which is worth up to £300

Economics

2 w. ago 5 key DWP rules that can block you from £300 Winter Fuel Payment

Nine million pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), but there are five groups who will not receive help to heat their homes

Economics