Andy Burnham to give state pensioners born in these years extra £100

NewsMidlands NewsAndy BurnhamUnder Mr Burnham, the Winter Fuel Payments will return09:29, 18 Jul 2026Updated 09:39, 18 Jul 2026Andy Burnham will hand state pensioners a £100 payment increase when he becomes Prime Minister. Under Mr Burnham, the Winter Fuel Payments will return under the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) this winter.‌While younger state pensioners born after 1946 get £200, older state pensioners born before this date get a £100 hike to £300. Existing eligibility rules are expected to remain in place under new Labour Party MP for Makerfield, Mr Burnham.‌Mr Burnham became Labour leader on Friday and is widely expected to become PM on Monday following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation. He will keep WFP eligibility and payment rates the same.‌READ MORE New rubbish law for U