Pensions minister on plans to link Winter Fuel Payments to Council Tax bands

DWP update on saving Winter Fuel Payments for people in council tax bands A to D

The £300 Winter Fuel Allowance was axed by the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) after a Labour Party government vote this week.

Pensions minister on plans to link Winter Fuel Payments to Council Tax bands

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

DWP Winter Fuel Payment axed but pensioners set for seven payments and discounts worth £7,750

The Department for Work and Pensions has axed Winter Fuel Allowances for all but the poorest pensioners - but OAPs can get other help and aid. Here are seven ways OAPs can get help

Winter fuel payments tied to council tax bands ‘not possible’, says minister

Pensions minister Emma Reynolds was responding to a suggestion made by MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis. Winter fuel payments based on council tax banding “would not be possible”, the pensions minister has warned, as she revealed the Government has not set a target for pension credit uptake. Responding to a written question by Labour MP Rachael Maskell, Emma Reynolds said banding based on property values may not accurately reflect taxpaye…

DWP minister gives update on Winter Fuel Payment Martin Lewis plan

The Government has been asked to consider a number of ideas to protect pensioners

Concern for pensioners whose winter fuel payments are axed

A charity that supports the elderly have raised concerns over changes in pension payments