Winter fuel payment: 780,000 to miss out on allowance, says DWP - BBC News
WEB6 days ago · 3 minutes ago. Around 780,000 pensioners in England and Wales are set to lose their winter fuel allowance because they are not expected to apply for benefits they are entitled to, according to the ...
Winter fuel payment: 780,000 to miss out on allowance, says …
WEB6 days ago · Under the changes, winter fuel allowance will still be available to those claiming pension credit and some other benefits, but around 10 million people are set to be stripped of the payment.
Winter fuel cuts to go ahead after government wins Commons vote - BBC News
WEBSep 10, 2024 · The winter fuel payments of either £200 or £300 are normally made in November and December and will still be paid to all pensioners claiming pension credit to top up a low income.
Winter fuel payment cut: 'I will miss out by £3' - BBC News
WEBSep 10, 2024 · The winter fuel payment was a universal benefit, meaning it was paid to all pensioners, regardless of their income or wealth. Martin Hewgill, 75, from Sussex, has been receiving his winter fuel ...
Government will not 'water down' winter fuel payment cut to ... - Sky News
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The government will not "water down" cuts to the winter fuel payment after it was voted through on Tuesday, a minister has said. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said removing the winter fuel ...
Chancellor makes 'mistake' with Winter Fuel Payment - Sky News
WEBSep 1, 2024 · Rachel Reeves has announced plans to means test the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners - but with many elderly people set to miss out while still on lower incomes, it could cause headaches for the ...
Cut to winter fuel payment set to go ahead after government …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · We'll be closing our live coverage shortly following this afternoon's vote on the government's winter fuel payment plans. Here's what you need to know: The government has comfortably seen off...
Winter Fuel Payment: Overview - GOV.UK
WEBOverview. If you were born before 23 September 1958 you could get either £200 or £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2024 to 2025. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel Payment’....
Winter fuel payments: 'I'll miss out by £2 a week' - BBC
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Plans to scrap winter fuel payments to most pensioners have been met with dismay by some of those who will lose out. About 10 million older people will no longer qualify for the benefit,...
Winter fuel payment changes - are you still eligible? - UK News
WEBSep 10, 2024 · This year about 1.5 million pensioners will be eligible for the winter fuel payment - down from 11.4 million when the payment was universal. Here is what you need to know about the changes.