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All pensioners with an income of or below £35,000 will receive the benefit this winter
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The winter fuel payment has changed. After the government’s decision to cut eligibility for the payment to just the poorest pensioners last year, they have now expanded the criteria for who can receive the payment once again.
While not all pensioners will receive the payment this winter, eligibility has been expanded so two thirds will receive the £200-300 payment to help towards cold weather heating costs.
