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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Winter fuel payments begin to arrive in bank accounts – what pensioners need to know

Changes to the winter fuel payment mean millions less pensioners will receive it - (Getty Images)

Pensioners have started receiving winter fuel payments for the year, with eligible pensioners set to receive £200-300 in their bank accounts from 25 November.

In previous years, all pensioners would receive the payment every winter to help towards cold weather heating costs. Now, it will only be paid to pensioners who are claiming pension credit.

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