DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026: Dates, eligibility and how much you'll get

As reported by ChronicleLive · Updated 22 Oct, 20:14 · Archive

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment ranges between £100 and £300 to help households cover heating costs in the colder months

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• DWP confirms five groups of pensioners who will not qualify for Winter Fuel PaymentThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the five groups of pensioners who will not receive the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026. The annual tax-free grant of up to £300, paid to people over State Pension age, will not go to those who fall outside the £35,000 income threshold and other eligibility criteria.ChronicleLive · 22 Oct, 20:14
• DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026: Dates, eligibility and how much you'll getThe DWP Winter Fuel Payment ranges between £100 and £300 to help households cover heating costs in the colder monthsChronicleLive · 22 Oct, 20:14