Winter Fuel Payment

There's an insurance warning for burst pipes and boiler breakdown as snow falls

Insurance warning for burst pipes and boiler breakdown as snow starts to fall

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants

Blaydon and Consett MP Liz Twist resigned as chair of Age UK Gateshead on Tuesday evening after coming under pressure over her position on winter fuel payments.

Blaydon and Consett MP Liz Twist resigned as chair of Age UK Gateshead on Tuesday evening after coming under pressure over her position on winter fuel payments.

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County Durham MP resigns as chair of Age UK Gateshead ahead of winter fuel cut

Liz Twist MP is currently the chair of Age UK Gateshead, but some of her constituents want her to step down after voting to cut winter fuel payments.

Liz Twist MP is currently the chair of Age UK Gateshead, but some of her constituents want her to step down after voting to cut winter fuel payments.

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Calls for County Durham MP to resign from Age UK board after winter fuel vote

From this winter, only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the winter fuel payments

From this winter, only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the winter fuel payments

Calls for watchdog to investigate cuts to DWP Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

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Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face 'sky high energy prices'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, delivers his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference this week

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, delivers his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference this week

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Sticking two fingers up at the electorate

Winter Fuel Payment

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'Evil' winter fuel allowance cut has pensioners feeling 'ashamed'

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

Is it too early to put the heating on?

Is it too early to put the heating on?

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Is it too early to put the heating on yet? Readers have their say

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

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How to apply for Pension Credit benefit as Winter Fuel Payments cut

The Prime Minister and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have insisted the Winter Fuel Payment decision was necessary to help address a £22 billion “black hole”

The Prime Minister and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have insisted the Winter Fuel Payment decision was necessary to help address a £22 billion “black hole”

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Starmer faces fresh attacks over 'extremely foolish' Winter Fuel Payment change

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

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Energy boss calls for cash support for pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payments

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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Pensions minister on plans to link Winter Fuel Payments to Council Tax bands

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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Government says it will not ‘water down’ winter fuel payment cuts

Mary Kelly Foy.

Mary Kelly Foy.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Durham MP writes to Chancellor calling for 'pause' to slashing winter fuel payment

The decision to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance for some pensioners has been labelled as 'disgusting' by a reader of The Echo.

The decision to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance for some pensioners has been labelled as 'disgusting' by a reader of The Echo.

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'It is disgusting': North East pensioners react to Government's Winter Fuel cut

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What is the social fund?

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The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

Winter Fuel Payment

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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

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Winter Fuel Payment warning as many pensioners below poverty line will miss out

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

Winter fuel payments of up to £300 were previously paid to all pensioners

Winter fuel payments of up to £300 were previously paid to all pensioners

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Winter Fuel Payment update as Rishi Sunak backs proposals for commons vote

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

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DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

Generally, eligible people will receive a letter in October or November informing them of how much they will receive.

Generally, eligible people will receive a letter in October or November informing them of how much they will receive.

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1 million pensioners to receive positive update on DWP £300 Winter Fuel payment

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

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Another Winter Fuel Payment warning issued ahead of 'cruel' Christmas