Millions of households are being urged to check they have received an extra winter payment worth hundreds of pounds.
More than 11 million pensioners across the UK were set to receive a Winter Fuel Payment and Pensioner Cost of Living Payment which could be worth up to £600 per household. The payments have been handed out to help pensioners with their energy bills and other household budgets.
All payments should have been made by January 13 - meaning people eligible should now check t make sure the money has landed in their bank.