1 hour ago DWP starts winter fuel payments now but warns Brits not to fall for common scam

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said Brits will start to receive winter fuel payments but need to be on their guard against fraudsters attempting to trick people into sharing their personal information

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4 h. ago Government confirms date Winter Fuel Payment will start to be paid to pensioners

Some pensioners will receive their Winter Fuel Payments from today, the DWP has confirmed

Economics

6 h. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners start landing in bank accounts

Payments of between £100 and £300 will continue until mid-December.

Economics

6 h. ago Winter fuel payment scam warning for pensioners as payments start being made

Payments are being made automatically throughout November and December, the Department for Work and Pensions said.

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28 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment £300 'lookout' alert issued as government payouts begin

People are being urged to be on the lookout as payment are set to start

Economics

38 h. ago The Supreme Court is expected to say whether full SNAP food payments can resume

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to say Tuesday whether the Trump administration must start complying with lower-court orders that require full payments in the SNAP food program

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57 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment rules show five benefits that may not be eligible

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that more than nine million people born before September 22, 1959, will receive between £100 and £300 in Winter Fuel Payments

Politics

5 d. ago All pensioners issued DWP alert as Winter Fuel Payments start this month

The DWP is warning all pensioners to be on the lookout for fake text messages relating to this year's Winter Fuel Payments

Economics

5 d. ago DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment alert to all pensioners due energy help from this month

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

Economics

6 d. ago Two groups 'must make claim' for Winter Fuel Payment or face missing out in 2025, DWP says

The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free payment to help with heating costs, and is paid to people who were born on or before 22 September 1959

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7 d. 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

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8 d. 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

8 d. 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

9 d. 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

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1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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