Tag: Winter Fuel Payments
Thousands could still get cash help after Winter Fuel Payment axe
The Labour Government has said Winter Fuel Payments will no longer be paid to all over state pension age but only those on some means-tested benefits …
State pensioners stripped of Winter Fuel Payments could get them back – list of criteria
A total of 120,000 pensioners who receive Housing Benefit may also be entitled to Pension Credit and so qualify for Winter Fuel Payment. …
Government issues update over free bus pass for State Pensioners
The UK Government has moved to clarify the future of the concessionary bus pass scheme after it was reported that it was considering scrapping it …
Energy customers can slash bills with £200 discount – how to apply
It comes as many pensioners are struggling to put on the heating this winter …
Pension credit refusals soar as oaps desperately try to get winter fuel payments
Age UK blasts government ‘disastrous decision’ and said government needs to step in to help low income pensioners …
DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £300 to start landing in bank accounts
The DWP has confirmed that around 1.3 million pensioner households will start to receive up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payments across England and Wales from today …
Major update on legal fight for Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated
Pensioners are seeking to overturn the Government’s decision to make winter fuel payments means-tested. …
Ineligible pensioners could get DWP Winter Fuel Payment replacement after ‘grave mistake’
Pensioners in Northern Ireland will be given a one-off payment as the Government’s cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment scheme come into force …
When eligible Brits can expect Winter Fuel Payments to start after cuts
Following significant alterations to Winter Fuel Payments, some eligible Brits may not receive their payments at the usual time. …
DWP urges one group to make claim before deadline to receive £3,900 and Winter Fuel Paymen
The recent eligibility change to Winter Fuel Payments means that Pension Credit claimants will automatically qualify for a payment of up to £300 …
