Pensioners can save £150 on energy bills in just 16 minutes amid Iran crisis
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Pensioners can save £150 on energy bills in just 16 minutes amid Iran crisis.
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State pensioners could reduce their energy bills by £150 through a scheme linked to Pension Credit, with applications taking an average of 16 minutes to complete.The Warm Home Discount Scheme will reopen in October 2026, providing eligible households with a one-off discount applied directly to electricity bills.To qualify, pensioners must be receiving Pension Credit, a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) designed to boost incomes for those on lower earnings.Once applied, the discount is typically credited to bills by March 31 of the following year.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Pension Credit is now worth an average of £4,300 a year following a 4.8 per cent increase introduced on April 6.Under the 2026/27 rates, single pensioners can have their weekly income topped up to £238, while couples can receive up to £363.25.DWP has updated its application process, with most new claims submitted either online or by telephone.The department said: "Pension Credit provides...
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