DWP confirms who will get Winter Fuel Payments with income rule now in place

NewsCost Of LivingPensionThe winter allowance is no longer handed to all pensioners11:14, 06 Sep 2026Updated 11:25, 06 Sep 2026An income rule is now in place.After a long, hot summer the weather will soon take a colder turn as households switch on the heating once again.‌And this will increase concerns for over energy bills during winter.‌With this in mind, details of pensioners who will be getting Winter Fuel Payments this year have been confirmed.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham confirms rule for 13 million state pensionersREAD MORE: Andy Burnham cutting payments for 4 million state pensioners born before 1960The payments are worth either £200 or £300 and enter bank accounts in November.‌It's designed to help older and more vulnerable people cope with their energy bills. The winter allowance was