24 h. ago Full list of DWP Winter Fuel Allowance eligibility requirements as millions to receive up to £300

Everything you need to know about DWP Winter Fuel Allowance eligibility requirements, including dates, if you live alone and if you live in a care home

Economics

31 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

53 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

53 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

56 h. ago £203 heating bill help for people in Scotland aged between 66 and 79 due before winter

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and replaces Winter Fuel Payment from DWP.

Economics

4 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

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 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

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 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

3 w. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment rules confirmed for couples including who gets what

Nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP this winter after a government u-turn - here are the rules

Economics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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