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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

DWP reveals exactly who will get winter fuel payment this year after U-turn

Around nine million pensioners are set to receive an extra £200 or £300 to help with heating costs this year as the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) winter fuel payment scheme continues with new criteria.

The government severely restricted the cold weather scheme for the winter of 2024 to only the lowest-income pensioners, before a U-turn last year to once again expand the provision.

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