DWP confirms £200 or £300 payments for state pensioners this year

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DWP confirms £200 or £300 payments for state pensioners this year.

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed eligible state pensioners in England and Wales will receive Winter Fuel Payments worth either £200 or £300 this year to help cover heating costs during the colder months.The lump sum payments will be made during November or December ahead of winter energy bills increasing for millions of households.To qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment during the 2026/27 tax year, pensioners must have been born before June 28, 1960.The amount each household receives will depend on a person's age and circumstances during the qualifying week, which this year falls between September 21 and September 27, 2026.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Pensioners born between September 28, 1946 and June 27, 1960 who live alone are set to receive £200.Older pensioners born before September 28, 1946 are expected to qualify for the higher £300 payment.The DWP confirmed that payment amounts can differ for people who share a home with another eligible claimant...

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