This winter, many UK households—especially in Scotland—will receive three separate winter payments on top of their regular Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit entitlements. These include a Winter Fuel Payment (in England and Wales) or a Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (in Scotland), plus additional Winter Heating Payments and Read more
Pension Credit is one of the most underclaimed benefits provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), designed to give extra financial help to those above state pension age who are struggling with rising living costs. Despite its importance, recent statistics show a decline in claims, highlighting the urgent Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced key eligibility criteria for this year’s Winter Fuel Payment, confirming that individuals born on or before 22 September 1959 will receive the benefit for the 2025–2026 winter season. This follows a policy reversal allowing nearly 9 million people access to the Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has implemented a major tweak to the Winter Fuel Payment, prompting widespread concerns among advocacy groups. While millions of pensioners will continue to receive help this winter, the reform introduces a £35,000 taxable income threshold — requiring those above it to repay the Read more
