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Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments will start arriving from mid-November, with most pensioners due to receive up to £300 by the end of December.

DWP confirms when £300 Winter Fuel Payments will start landing in bank accounts

The DWP has confirmed the exact birth date and qualifying week for the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for eligible pensioners.

The DWP has confirmed the exact birth date and qualifying week for the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for eligible pensioners.

DWP confirms exact birth date for £300 Winter Fuel Payment and key week to qualify

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face deadline next week

The birthday rule that could leave you waiting for a free bus pass

The birthday rule that could leave you waiting for a free bus pass

Born between these dates? You could wait even longer for your free bus pass

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

DWP and council checks cancel hundreds of Blue Badges in new fraud crackdown

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.

Claim these DWP benefits? You could automatically qualify for a Blue Badge

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

DWP issues response as thousands call for PIP rule change for 'dangerous condition'

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

DWP benefit cuts begin as thousands of disabled people face £50-a-week loss

Child Benefit is one of the benefits that may be paid early to claimants if it falls over the Easter bank holiday weekend

Child Benefit is one of the benefits that may be paid early to claimants if it falls over the Easter bank holiday weekend

DWP benefits and pensions to be paid early next week - Bank Holiday changes explained

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

All the pension and DWP benefits rising - how much more you’ll get from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases next month – full list of rises confirmed

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

old Weather Payments are automatic £25 payments that help low-income households when temperatures stay at zero or below for seven days.

old Weather Payments are automatic £25 payments that help low-income households when temperatures stay at zero or below for seven days.

Cold Weather Payments

£202 million DWP Cold Weather Payments paid out, how to see if you qualify

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

All the DWP benefits eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount as letters arrive

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

DWP UK State Pension age to go up next year - check if you are affected

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions changes due this month

Child Benefit changes could be on the cards as Martin Lewis mentioned in a Newsnight appearance, in which he shared that Rachel Reeves had sent hm a WhatsApp message following the winter fuel payment u-turn.

Child Benefit changes could be on the cards as Martin Lewis mentioned in a Newsnight appearance, in which he shared that Rachel Reeves had sent hm a WhatsApp message following the winter fuel payment u-turn.

Child Benefit changes on cards after Martin Lewis' WhatsApp from Rachel Reeves

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has confirmed DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has confirmed DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

If carers are found to go over this limit by just a few pence, they need to pay back 100% of the benefit for that week

If carers are found to go over this limit by just a few pence, they need to pay back 100% of the benefit for that week

DWP sending letters 'demanding £20,000 be repaid' from certain benefit claimants

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

DWP State Pension to increase next week - full amounts and dates confirmed

Pensioners will see their State Pension payments are set to increase in April, with some receiving a £470 boost.

Pensioners will see their State Pension payments are set to increase in April, with some receiving a £470 boost.

Cost of living crisis

Pension payments to increase next month as new amount confirmed

DWP slammed for spending 'millions in taxpayer cash' fighting benefit claims

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

Pension payments to increase this year as new amount confirmed

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

Cost of living crisis

Two-week warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches

You could get an extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction if you get Attendance Allowance.

You could get an extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction if you get Attendance Allowance.

DWP may pay elderly people with any of these 48 health issues £434 a month

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Cost of living crisis

Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

DWP to get powers to check bank accounts under new benefits policy

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

Two people from Southampton have appeared in court recently charged with falsely claiming benefits (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Two people from Southampton have appeared in court recently charged with falsely claiming benefits (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Fraudsters who have admitted falsely claiming benefits from DWP appear in court

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

Millions of pensioners will receive DWP bonus payment before Christmas

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

Energy boss calls for cash support for pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payments

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

Brits could be owed £1000s after more DWP errors found - are you due money?

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

DWP launches new trial as part of sweeping changes to welfare system

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week