DWP confirms four groups not eligible for Winter Fuel Payment

NewsUK & World NewsDWPSome people could receive up to £300 this winter18:00, 28 Aug 2026The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the four groups who are not eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. The annual, tax-free lump sum is given to people in England and Wales to help cover heating costs during the

The DWP has confirmed the rules around who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and how much pensioners will get

Recent rule changes mean the payments are no longer universal for all pensioners

Those who were born on or before June 1960 could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay their heating bills - however there are some exceptions

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