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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

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to replace the Carers’ Allowance earnings cliff edge with a taper, in cost-of-living measures ahead of the Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to replace the Carers’ Allowance earnings cliff edge with a taper, in cost-of-living measures ahead of the Budget.

Budget shake-up expected to bring major DWP benefit changes for households

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Martin Lewis on DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim DWP benefits for anxiety

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work.

DWP targets people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia in new push to get more into work

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

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

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension claimants urged to check payment dates

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Department for Works and Pensions

State Pension Age to rise again? DWP minister says changes are 'delicate decision'

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

DWP Housing Benefit major shake-up for claimants confirmed for 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

Ministers face pressure to reform Cold Weather Payments as campaigners argue £25 is too low and support should be paid before temperatures drop.

Ministers face pressure to reform Cold Weather Payments as campaigners argue £25 is too low and support should be paid before temperatures drop.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP £25 Cold Weather Payments 'too slow and too low' campaigners warn

As freezing temperatures hit England this week, some households may be eligible for a special payment for cold weather.

As freezing temperatures hit England this week, some households may be eligible for a special payment for cold weather.

Cold Weather Payments

Check if your postcode gets £25 Cold Weather Payment as temperatures fall below zero

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

Department for Work and Pensions

What date will DWP state pensions go up and how much will the increase be?

From November 1 the DWP is giving away cold weather payments when the temperature drops below zero for seven days - here's who is eligible

From November 1 the DWP is giving away cold weather payments when the temperature drops below zero for seven days - here's who is eligible

Cold Weather Payments

DWP winter cold weather payments begins this week - are you eligible?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

The Prime Minister has rejected calls for a U-turn over the decision to strip winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners

The Prime Minister has rejected calls for a U-turn over the decision to strip winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners

Starmer rejects calls for 'rethink' on Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Changes made last year mean that only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Changes made last year mean that only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Winter Fuel Payment cut update after rumours of Government review

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their accounts today

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

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

Winter Fuel Payment warning as many pensioners below poverty line will miss out

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

Expert's pension warning to anyone aged between 60 and 70 who could lose out

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

DWP PIP & Universal Credit claimants eligible for free driving lessons

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

State pension and other benefits to increase from today - see how much you'll get

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

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

Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments

This is how much DWP PIP payments will increase to from April, and who could be eligible

This is how much DWP PIP payments will increase to from April, and who could be eligible

If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £184 per week

The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK

The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK

More than 80,000 people owed £6,250 after DWP error - are you due money?

You could be due a free TV licence if you are in receipt of Pension Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have said

You could be due a free TV licence if you are in receipt of Pension Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have said

Can you get a free TV licence? DWP issues reminder ahead of April price hike

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

DWP to pay extra £362 a month to anyone with these health conditions from April

You could get a free TV Licence if you are over the age of 75 and in receipt of Pension Credit

You could get a free TV Licence if you are over the age of 75 and in receipt of Pension Credit

DWP alerts millions to free BBC TV Licence - are you eligible?

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Autumn Statement

Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living payments should be paid to more people, MPs say

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

Cost of living crisis

If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £172 per week

UK pensioners may be asked to save extra

UK pensioners may be asked to save extra

Pensioners warned they may need to 'set some money aside' for tax bills

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living support a few clicks away for millions in England, says DWP

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

Cost of living crisis

No10 denies plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

Are you eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits in October

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits in October

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment this month - are you eligible?

The DWP has revealed the exact code that will reveal if you have received your DWP £300 cost of living payment

The DWP has revealed the exact code that will reveal if you have received your DWP £300 cost of living payment

Cost of living crisis

Exact code to spot for your £300 cost of living payment next month

Everything you need to know about the DWP's Christmas Bonus payment, paid to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits this winter

Everything you need to know about the DWP's Christmas Bonus payment, paid to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits this winter

Millions set for DWP Christmas Bonus payment - are you eligible for cash boost?

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits in October

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits in October

DWP £300 cost of living payment date - who is eligible & when you'll be paid

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

Cost of living crisis

Households to receive letters as thousands missing out on £3,500 free cash

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new cost of living payment from tomorrow

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new DWP cost of living payment next week

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP warn thousands they could be missing out on £3,500 cash boost

More than eight million people are eligible for payments, including those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit

More than eight million people are eligible for payments, including those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £301 cost of living boost from today - are you eligible?

Millions will receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment starting from next week - dates and eligibility

Millions will receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment starting from next week - dates and eligibility

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £301 cost of living payment next week - everyone who is eligible

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

Everything Universal Credit claimants should tell the DWP to avoid a fine