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DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment rules for pensioners who are in a couple
Money
There will be different rules for couples receiving Winter Fuel Payments this winter compared with pensioners living alone, the DWP has confirmed
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DWP confirms group that aren't eligible for Winter Fuel Payment under new rules
DWP
The government announced a u-turn on the eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments yesterday, with over three quarters of pensioners set to receive the payments this winter
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DWP urging people to check State Pension age as changes coming for people born in 11 month window
State pension
People with certain birthdays will see their state pension age increased to 67 from May next year
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DWP confirm what counts as 'taxable income' as winter fuel payment rule announced after U-turn - full list
Cost Of Living
Millions of people in the UK will have their £300 payment restored this winter
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List of freebies and discounts over 60s can claim even if you're not retired yet - including free bus pass and train discounts
Money
Full list of nine freebies and discounts anyone over the age of 60 can benefit from - regardless of if you're retired yet
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Exact date that qualifies state pensioners for DWP Winter Fuel Payments this winter
Pensioners
Eligibility is based on a person's age and where they live during the qualifying week
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Rachel Reeves responds after being asked if she will apologise over winter fuel payments U-turn
Rachel Reeves
The £300 payment will now be restored to the vast majority of pensioners who previously received it
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HMRC rule means 2 million pensioners could have Winter Fuel payment 'recovered'
State pension
The payments will be worth up to £300 and will begin to be paid from later this winter
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DWP Winter Fuel Payment: Pensioners warned over little-known savings rule
Pensioners
The Government has confirmed it will look again at the eligibility criteria for the £200 to £300 cash for state pensioners
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Calls for UK drivers over the age of 70 to face major licence change
DVLA
Experts are calling for mandatory eye tests to be introduced for over 70s renewing their driving licence
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Free bus passes for over 60s in England update as Department for Transport issues funding response
Transport
The government has responded to calls for travellers in England to get the same bus passes as people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Martin Lewis sends warning message to chancellor after DWP Winter Fuel Payment update
Martin Lewis
Rachel Reeves announced that changes to the eligibility criteria for the benefit will be revealed in the coming weeks
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Rachel Reeves issues major DWP Winter Fuel Payment update in U-turn
UK News
The Chancellor was quizzed about changes to the threshold during a press conference in Rochdale this morning
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DWP warning as two-tier State Pension system emerges for some pensioners
State pension
The Triple Lock guarantee only covers the Basic State Pension payment rates, leaving additional elements to rise by a lesser amount
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Older people must follow these DWP Attendance Allowance rules or lose £440 a month
DWP
Attendance Allowance claimants could also be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if they give wrong information or do not report a change in their circumstances.
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How DWP winter fuel payment could be paid to more pensioners after Keir Starmer U-turn
DWP
Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced a change in his stance on eligibility for the benefit
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Martin Lewis tells Labour there are 'two main problems' with Winter Fuel Payment plans
Pensioners
The U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment cuts will have to overcome two major issues, Martin Lewis has warned
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Keir Starmer issues major DWP winter fuel payments announcement in 'U-turn'
Cost of living
The Prime Minister has said the move will help to 'stabilise the economy'
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HMRC figures show one million pensioners facing 'triple whammy' tax payments
Cost Of Living
Those paying income tax at higher rates have seen their payments double over the last four years
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DWP mistakes caused State Pension recipients to miss out on £450 million
Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions said the largest reason for underpayments stemmed from errors in National Insurance records
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Major pension changes revealed as Brits to get 'more money in pockets' at retirement
Pensions
The government says new measures will directly benefit people working on the front line in public service
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Anyone with a will told they could save £30 by registering it for free this month
Money
People can save £30 in May by registering their will for free with the National Will Register
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'Retirement poverty' warning issued to millions of people
Pensions
A report by Scottish Widows says the UK is facing a pension crisis, with people not saving enough to afford even the most basic standard of living in later life
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DWP Winter Fuel Payment update as u-turn on means-testing ruled out by government
Pensioners
The comments were made after the Welsh First Minister expressed her worries about the cuts, which are causing "serious concern" in Wales
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