2 h. 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 h. 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 h. 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

39 h. 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

48 h. 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

69 h. 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

2 d. 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

2 d. 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

2 d. 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

2 d. 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

2 d. 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

2 d. ago DWP shares exact date Brits must be born by to get 2025 winter fuel payment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that nine million people who had the £200-300 benefit axed last winter will get it this year

Politics

3 d. 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 d. 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 d. 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

4 d. ago New call for full State Pension for half a million older people after Winter Fuel Payment U

Around 453,000 pensioners are living in a country which does not have a reciprocal agreement with the UK Government.

Economics

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. ago Martin Lewis 'surprised' about how new Winter Fuel Payments will work

Winter Fuel Payments have been reinstated for pensioners, meaning households with under 80s will receive £200 this winter and households with over 80s will get £300

Economics

4 d. ago DWP changes in full as Rachel Reeves announces Spending Review for 'working people'

After weeks of intense behind-the-scenes wrangling over who gets what, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her Spending Review after the Labour Government U-turned on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment

Economics