71 results for "Winter Fuel Allowance"

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that older people receiving Attendance Allowance may also be eligible for Pension Credit, a benefit designed to support those on a...

Time is running out for pensioners to submit their backdated pension credit claims and secure this year's winter heating payment.

Many Brits are wondering when winter heating payments will be made this year, after eligibility requirements were tightened. The Department for Work and Pensions ensures a familiar procedure, but the…

This winter, UK pensioners could receive a boosted Winter Fuel Payment, with some seeing up to £100 extra. Under new eligibility guidelines, pensioners born before specific years and claiming certain…

From April 2025, people in the UK with certain health conditions may be able to get Attendance Allowance to help with the cost of care. This benefit is for those…

The DWP's Winter Fuel Payment eligibility criteria and qualifications have been changed under the new Labour government.

State pensioners are expected to receive a special winter fuel payment shortly, so they are advised to check their accounts.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under increasing pressure to help disability benefit claimants access Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA) as a result of recent government cuts.

The government's plan to end the universal winter heating payment means major consequences for pensioners across the UK.

British Gas is sending out important letters to pensioners to ensure everyone understands their right to pension credit as winter approaches.

For eligible state pensioners, the new Labour Party government has implemented a £200 “replacement” raise. This program is a component of a larger commitment by local governments, like North Lincolnshire…

Drivers are faced with a heavy financial burden as the government prepares to unfreeze fuel taxes, which could cost some of them hundreds of pounds more a year.

Winter Fuel Payments, once available to all pensioners, now limited to those on benefits. Find out if you still qualify.

People have been informed that they may have to repay £300 if they fail to meet one of three requirements. This comes after changes were made to the winter fuel…

Millions of pensioners must verify their eligibility for the £300 Winter Fuel Payment, as new limits have been implemented.

State pensioners will soon get letters from the DWP confirming their eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment.

UK households can benefit this winter from the Child Winter Heating Payment, which now ranges from £251 to £502 per child. Eligible households will automatically receive a £58 payment in…

State pensioners born in these specific years will notice their Winter Fuel Payment increase by £100 if they qualify for the payment.

UK households could receive up to £3,225 in Cost of Living payments by Christmas, with various schemes offering vital support.

A recent legal challenge could see the Winter Fuel Payment reinstated for millions of pensioners after changes cut eligibility for many.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined four reasons why some state pensioners might not be eligible for the £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year.

UK households missing out on Winter Fuel Payment still have the possibility to reduce their energy bills this winter by hundreds of pounds.

State pensioners living in certain areas in the UK can benefit from the Winter Heating Payment, a lesser-known scheme aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months.

More than 450,000 people have signed a petition to cancel Labour's changes to Winter Fuel Payments, which were previously available to anyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957...

Labour’s changes to Winter Fuel Payments are being challenged by over 260,000 people. Initially, the scheme was available for almost every British citizen born before 25 September 1957, and it...

Thousands of pensioners who lost access to the Winter Fuel Payment due to a previous overhaul may now be eligible to receive it again. Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility May Impact...

Over 221,000 individuals from across the UK have signed an online petition initiated by Age UK, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overturn the decision that requires means testing for...

In a few days, this petition has quickly accumulated over 130,000 signatures in order to save the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). This week, the WFP was altered by the Labour...

After the Winter Fuel Payment was abolished, British Pensioners who receive the state pension have become more concerned about getting the most from the Department for Work and Pensions. This...

Since 1997, British elderly citizens have been given heat allowances that are not taxed. This Winter Fuel Payment was initiated years ago by the Labour Government and used to give...

UK pensioners are strongly urged to claim their Winter Fuel Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as time is running out. The payment can be worth up...

Energy prices in Britain are set to rise again this winter, adding to the challenges faced by households during the colder months. The anticipated increase follows recent price hikes, leaving…

Octopus Energy is taking the initiative to provide financial support to some of the UK's most deprived households over the winter.

Eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payments has changed, affecting millions of state pensioners, meanwhile Banks are offering free money to customers who switch accounts before the winter fuel eligibility shift.

The DWP offers essential winter payments, including Warm Home Discounts and Cold Weather Payments, to assist those in need.

UK households will experience a set of changes in October 2024, which will impact various financial rules and support payments.

Seven out of ten disabled pensioners stand to lose £300 in energy bill assistance through the Winter Fuel Allowance. DWP Confirms Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Will Hit 1.6 Million Disabled...

Finance Guru Martin Lewis urges state pensioners to make a single phone call to receive a £11,300 benefit. Martin Lewis Urges State Pensioners to Claim Pension Credit Amid Winter Support...

A report claims that the new full state pension will increase by over £400 per year. According to the BBC, Treasury calculations show that the pension might be increased as...

Recently released figures show that the expected £655 pay rise in April 2025 is unlikely to happen. Instead, people can now expect £11.50 less per month than originally anticipated. Under...

According to the most recent data available from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), about 12.7 million seniors nationwide, including over a million retirees residing in Scotland, presently receive...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it has been reviewing thousands of pensioners' bank statements following a significant increase in fraud. Pension Credit Overpayments Surge to £520 Million,...

Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for...

The DWP’s newly announced benefit rates for 2025 will bring increases across key payments, including the State Pension, Universal Credit, and Carer’s Allowance, offering relief to millions. While these adjustments…

Millions of Brits claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Pension Credit will receive a surprise bonus from the DWP in early December. The annual payment is automatic, but who qualifies, and…

Reaching State Pension age opens the door to a wide variety of financial benefits designed to ease the burden of living costs in retirement. Yet many retirees remain unaware of…

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urgently reminding state pensioners to claim Pension Credit to potentially increase their state pension.

Just as the weather is getting colder in the UK, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has restarted its Cold Weather Payment program to offer assistance to households at…

Major financial changes to DWP benefits are on the horizon for November, including new eligibility criteria and a potential £200 boost for families.

Pensioners with limited income might be eligible for the DWP Pension Credit, which can boost their Pension with Extra Benefits—check if you qualify.