Couple given go-ahead to sue governments over winter fuel payment
A Scottish couple have been given permission to proceed with a legal bid to overturn the scrapping of the universal winter fuel benefit for all pensioners. Peter and Florence Fanning, from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire,
DWP loophole that means thousands on Attendance Allowance or PIP could get £300 Winter Fuel Payment
THOUSANDS on Attendance Allowance and PIP could qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment through a DWP loophole. The up to £300 payment was previously available to everyone aged 66, the current state
Serious blow for Rachel Reeves in DWP Winter Fuel Payment court case major update
Cruel' decision to remove £300 payment for 10 million will be heard in court as two pensioners take on the government with 'real chance of success'
Judge gives go-ahead for couple's legal challenge to universal winter fuel payment cut
Coatbridge couple Peter and Florence Fanning argue both governments failed to adequately consult with those of pension age and did not release an equality impact assessment on the changes.
New claims for Winter Fuel Payment can be made by eligible pensioners next week
Two groups of State Pensioners will be able to make a telephone claim for this year’s Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth between £100 and £300, from the start of next week. How much someone receives depends on their age and household circumstances, but it’s worth noting that the £300 will only be paid to those born before September 23, 1944.
Winter fuel payment scam targeting elderly victims
A new scam offering to replace the winter fuel allowance is targeting pensioners across Lancashire. Blackburn with Darwen Council has warned people of the scam text, which claims to come from the government when in fact criminals are trying to hack bank accounts.
How to claim Winter Fuel Payment and when is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to apply for pension credit in time to receive the winter fuel payment is December 21. While there is no deadline to apply for pension credit (applications are always open), this is the latest you can apply to receive the payment and have it backdated.
Check if you are due Winter Fuel Payment this year before DWP letter arrives
Pensioners in Scotland will receive a letter next month advising them of the changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility.
Pensioner couple permitted to take legal action against winter fuel payment cut
A full hearing will take place after Peter and Florence Fanning lodged a petition to review the decision to means-test the benefit
Party calls for windfall to be used to stop winter fuel payment cuts
Welsh Lib Dems are calling to the UK Government to use an Octopus Energy windfall to stop winter fuel payment cuts.
DWP writing to every pensioner explaining how to get Winter Fuel Payment back
Thousands of grieving families horrified over DWP winter fuel payment letters sent to dead loved-ones
THOUSANDS of grieving families have been left “horrified” after winter fuel payment letters were sent to dead loved ones. The ...
Legal challenge to winter fuel payment cut given green light to proceed
Two Scottish pensioners have been given permission to proceed with their legal challenge against the UK and Scottish and ...