The anger caused by Labour axing the universal winter fuel payment was well publicised - but another cut to the benefit has ...

Influential Commons committee has demanded answers and has called for the DWP to extend the criteria so more people get the ...

The UK government has made significant adjustments to the Winter Fuel Payment scheme this year, introducing new eligibility ...

Pensioners’ representatives have urged Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to outline “as a matter of urgency” how he plans to ...

THE elderly are being targeted by a wave of fake winter fuel payment texts, Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert has warned. The ...

State pensioners born in these years can get an extra £100 in their Winter Fuel Payment this winter if they're eligible.

Ministers have been accused of a serious error over winter fuel payment cuts that will damage public confidence in the policy ...

THOUSANDS of low-income households will receive cash after losing out on their Winter Fuel Payments. Introduced during the ...

She urged elderly people to check if they are entitled to pension credit, which could mean they are also eligible for the ...

The winter fuel payment, introduced by New Labour, previously doled out as much as £300 a year to all retirees. Since 1997, all British pensioners have been able to claim a tax-free payment to ...

The plans have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities. The winter fuel payment was previously paid to all pensioners to help with energy bills. The payment was based on the principle ...

The DWP Christmas bonus is worth £10 and will be paid at the start of December - we explain exactly who is eligible and if ...