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Pensioners could get up to \u00a3300 in Winter Fuel Payments this year(Image: Andrzej Rostek via Getty Images)<\/p>\nThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said millions will get up to \u00a3300 to help cover the cost of heating bills during the colder months<\/p>\n
Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Ravi Meah<\/p>\n
12:19, 21 Jul 2025<\/p>\n
Pensioners could get up to \u00a3300 in Winter Fuel Payments this year(Image: Andrzej Rostek via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Scores of pensioners in Northern Ireland<\/a> could be in line for a cash windfall of up to \u00a3300 to help with their heating bills during the winter after the Government confirmed millions across the country will receive the benefit. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said a few weeks ago that nine million individuals born on or before September 22, 1959, are set to receive between \u00a3100 and \u00a3300 in Winter Fuel Payments<\/a> this year.<\/p>\n These payments will be automatically distributed to qualifying pensioners around November or December. In line with the DWP’s updated strategy, the Scottish Government is also preparing to roll out payments ranging from \u00a3101.70 to \u00a3305.10 to its pensioners starting November.<\/p>\n Pensioners earning up to \u00a335,000 will be eligible for this one-time payment, with options available to opt-out or reimburse the amount via PAYE or Self Assessment tax returns, reports the Daily Record<\/a>.<\/p>\n Treasury Minister James Murray provided fresh insights into the repayment mechanism for Winter Fuel Payments last Thursday (July 17), following a query by independent MP John McDonnell regarding the recoupment process for higher-income recipients.<\/p>\n Responding in writing, Mr Murray stated: “The Government announced in June 2025 that the Winter Fuel Payment will be made universal in England and Wales from winter 2025. Subsequently, the Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive have confirmed that they will mirror the approach for England and Wales.<\/p>\n “Winter Fuel Payments of \u00a3200 will be made for a household with someone of State Pension age and \u00a3300 for a household with someone aged 80 or over. They will be paid automatically to anyone who has not opted out of getting a payment.”<\/p>\n Delving into the specifics of the income cap, he said: “Individuals who are of State Pension age and have total income over \u00a335,000 will have their Winter Fuel Payment recovered through the tax system. The amount recovered will be equal to the full value of the Winter Fuel Payment.<\/p>\n “If a pensioner’s total income is above the income threshold, it will be automatically recovered through PAYE, or through their Self-Assessment return if they pay tax that way.”<\/p>\n Mr Murray also mentioned that the Government is set to release more details on how these changes will affect HM Revenue & Customs operations in a Tax Information and Impact Note at this year’s Budget, which will accompany the draft Finance Bill legislation concerning the tax recovery of the Winter Fuel Payment.<\/p>\n Who is eligible and who is not<\/p>\n People can get a Winter Fuel Payment if they were born before September 22, 1959 and live in England or Wales. Click here for more information<\/a>, on our sister title the Daily Record, on Pension Age Disability Payment. You will not be eligible if you:<\/p>\n Live outside England and WalesWere in hospital getting free treatment for the whole of the week of September 15-21, 2025, and the year before thatNeed permission to enter the UK and your granted leave says that you cannot claim public fundsWere in prison for the whole of the week of September 15-21, 2025If you live in a care home<\/p>\n People can get Winter Fuel Payments if they live in a care home, but they will not be eligible if both of the following apply:<\/p>\n If they get Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance (JSA) or income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)They lived in a care home for the whole time from June 23, 2025 or earlierHow and when you will be paid<\/p>\n According to the DWP, those eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment people will receive a letter in October or November telling them how much they will receive, and which bank account it will be paid into. This is usually the same account as your State Pension or other benefits.<\/p>\n It also urged people to check their eligibility if they did not receive a letter, adding: “If you do not get a letter or the money has not been paid into your account by 28 January 2026, contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre<\/a>.”<\/p>\n![\"James](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2_James-Murray-2025.png\")
James Murray confirmed the DWP’s plans recently(Image: Parliament TV)<\/p>\n
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People can get a Winter Fuel Payment if they were born before September 22, 1959 (Image: William Barton via Getty Images)Lone pensioners<\/p>\n