Andy Burnham automatic £200 payments for state pensioners in November - but not all over-65s

NewsCost Of LivingPensionPayments on the way for millions of pensioners12:13, 10 Aug 2026Millions of pensioners will see automatic bonus payments land in their bank accounts during November.‌However, some over-65s will have to hand the money back as they no longer qualify.‌Around nine million pensioners are eligible for Winter Fuel Payments under latest rules.‌READ MORE: DWP names two conditions 'most at risk' of Andy Burnham PIP cutsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppThe annual payments will continue under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.‌The cash was previously universal for all pensioners but is now linked to income.A £35,000 annual income threshold is in place and anyone over it no longer gets to keep the cash.Payments enter bank accounts during November and are designed to he