Andy Burnham automatic £200 payments for state pensioners born before 1960

NewsCost Of LivingPensionMillions of pensioners will be getting a cash boost09:46, 13 Jul 2026Millions of pensioners will be getting special payments later this year with Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister.‌Retirees will receive either £200 or £300 depending how old they are.‌It's a continuation of the annual Winter Fuel Payment system - but not everyone qualifies.‌READ MORE: New DWP rules for PIP households from NovemberGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppExisting eligibility rules are expected to remain in place under new PM Burnham.‌Cash is paid out each November to help older people on lower incomes keep their homes warm.The winter allowance is now linked to income. While all pensioners are initially handed the cash, not all of them get to keep it.The income cut-off point i