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The UK Government has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments will return for all state pensioners in England and Wales for winter 2025/26.

Here’s what you need to know:

💷 Automatic payments of £200 (people under 80) or £300 (people over 80) will be made to all eligible state pensioner households. For pensioner couples, the payment will usually be split between the couple.

📝 You don’t need to apply – the money will be paid to you automatically.

🚫 You can choose not to get the payment if you don’t need or want it.

🔁 This is a change from last year when only some pensioners got the payment.

⚠️ Watch out for scams!  This is a government payment — you will not be contacted for bank details. So if anyone calls, texts, or emails asking for your bank details – it’s a scam. Just ignore it or report it.

Find out more about

• Pension Credit
• Council Tax Support
• Housing Benefit
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Attendance Allowance
• Carer’s Allowance