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DWP Winter Fuel Payments to Eligible Pensioners in 2026

9/6/2026

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DWP will pay winter fuel payments to eligible pensioners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Eligible pensioners are born on or before 27 June 1960 and have total income below £35,000.
Payments of £100-£300 will be sent in November or December 2026.
Pensioners earning over £35,000 must repay the payment through HMRC tax-code adjustments.
The claim deadline for winter 2025-2026 was 31 March 2026, with the 2026-2027 window opening 21 September 2026.

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DWP will pay winter fuel payments to eligible pensioners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Eligible pensioners are born on or before 27 June 1960 and have total income below £35,000.
Payments of £100-£300 will be sent in November or December 2026.
Pensioners earning over £35,000 must repay the payment through HMRC tax-code adjustments.
The claim deadline for winter 2025-2026 was 31 March 2026, with the 2026-2027 window opening 21 September 2026.