State pensioners born in these years given instant £100 winter fuel payment rise

State pensioners born in these years can get an extra £100 in their winter fuel payment this winter if they're eligible.

State pensioners lose £33 a month over HMRC winter fuel payment tax code

State pensioners over the limit will have to repay £33 a month to HMRC under the new rules, unless they opt out.

Two groups of pensioners must claim Winter Fuel Payments before deadline next month

Only pensioners born before September 22, 1959 with an income at or below £35,000 should have received an automatic Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP. Guidance from the DWP explains if pensioners “do ...

DWP Winter Fuel Payment's four reasons pensioners must pay back money

Most pensioners will have received the annual allowance but the DWP warns there are four circumstances where people may have to repay the money ...

DWP to send winter fuel payment letters ahead of tax code changes

The DWP has confirmed it will be sending letters to pensioners in April 2026 to inform them about tax code changes for Winter ...

Plan for £3.5m school uniform and winter fuel fund

Plans for the new fund include £2m to support families with the cost of school uniforms and a one‑off £50 winter fuel payment ...

DWP warning over Winter Fuel Payment deadline to avoid missing out on up to £300

Most eligible pensioners receive the allowance automatically but, in specific circumstances, people will have to make a claim ...

Pensioners warned over looming Winter Fuel Payment deadline or miss up to £300

Pensioners warned not to miss Winter Fuel Payment deadline – plus thousands in unclaimed discounts for NHS and teachers.

Winter fuel payment: some retirees are asking if they need the DWP heating allowance benefit - how to opt out

Declining the Winter Fuel Payment can turn a small sum into a big community impact ❄️ ...