Tag: Winter Fuel Payment news
Charities ‘overwhelmed’ by pleas from pensioners worried about staying warm
Age UK says it has seen a 40 percent increase in calls to its helpline and a 200 percent rise in the number using its online benefits calculator. …
DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Key dates and eligibility rules explained
The amount you get will vary depending on your situation, with some benefits and ages qualifying …
Hard-up pensioners should get Pension Credit automatically demands pensions expert
Former minister Steve Webb says the system needs to change. Today, up to 800,000 pensioner households are going without Pension Credit despite being eligible. …
Energy tariffs set to surge as Winter Fuel Payment axed for many pensioners
Industry experts are predicting the cap on tariffs will rise in October through to January as millions turn on their heating to survive the winter chill. …
Winter Fuel Payment cuts warning issued as some pensioners face ‘cruel’ Christmas freeze
The winter fuel payment, which is worth up to £300, has made the difference for many older people worried about being able to afford both heating and eating. …
Pensioner, 75, ‘sick of income tax’ cuts work hours after Winter Fuel Payment is axed
John, who drives heavy-duty machinery, said he’s been working since he was 12-years- old. …