Andy Burnham £35,000 state pension rule

NewsCost Of LivingPensionEligibility rules were recently updated12:25, 01 Aug 2026Support payments issued to pensioners under Andy Burnham will be linked to income.‌The new Prime Minister inherits these rules from the previous Government and they are expected to remain in place.‌Not all over-65s now receive Winter Fuel Payments.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham new £300 charge for drivers of these popular modelsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppThe payments were previously universal for older households but a £35,000 income threshold is now in place.‌The money is handed to lower-income pensioners every year to help them keep their homes warm during winter.The payments are worth either £200 or £300 depending on age and usually enter bank accounts during November.‌Around three million over-