Millions reminded to get £150 off energy bills this winter

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by 23 August to receive it automatically this winter. People receiving means-tested benefits must be named on their energy bill by 23rd August 2026 to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount Around six million households will get the rebate this winter, including around 250,000 automatically for the first time in Scotland Reminder follows immediate action to remove VAT from … Continue reading Millions reminded to get £150 off energy bills this winter →

Supporting families and businesses with the Cost of Living.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 21st May 2026 updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they are taking to support families and businesses with the Cost of Living. With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the Government’s economic response to the war … Continue reading Supporting families and businesses with the Cost of Living. →

Winter Fuel Payment scams targeting pensioners

Winter Fuel Payments paid in winter 2025 will be recovered from pensioners with income above £35,000 Check if your payment will be reclaimed at GOV.UK - you don’t need to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Scammers may try to trick customers into handing money over Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams … Continue reading Winter Fuel Payment scams targeting pensioners →

Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments

Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start hitting bank accounts Nine million pensioners will benefit from Winter Fuel Payments Payments will be made automatically from now until the end of December 2025 DWP warns of surge in Winter Fuel Payment scams Pensioners … Continue reading Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments →

Winter fuel payment latest

New Winter Fuel Payment Policy HMRC Customer Stakeholder Engagement Team have shared information with PAYadvice.UK and others regarding the new Winter Fuel Payment policy that will apply from winter 2025/2026, with a quick update on legislative progress, and a reminder of the deadline to opt out of receiving the Payment, for those that might wish … Continue reading Winter fuel payment latest →

Winter fuel text – it’s a scam

The Department for Work and Pension are warning pensioners that there are scam texts in circulation. If you get a text about "Winter Fuel Payment" it is a scam They remind pensioners that Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, you do not need to do anything and won’t receive a text. Fraudsters aren’t fussy. They’ll … Continue reading Winter fuel text – it’s a scam →

Labour Government cut winter fuel payments

As part of the difficult choices due to a £22bn hole in the UK accounts, the new Labour Government have announced cuts to the winter fuel payments for some pensioners. Chancellor: I will take the difficult decisions to restore economic stability As part of the Chancellor addresses House of Commons with a pledge to ‘restore … Continue reading Labour Government cut winter fuel payments →

Up to £600 winter support for pensioners

Payments of up to £600 are landing directly in the bank accounts of around 11.5 million UK pensioners for the second year running. Comes as part of a Government package helping people of all ages, including recent £300 Cost of Living payments to more than seven million eligible households. The Government also confirmed an 8.5 … Continue reading Up to £600 winter support for pensioners →