DWP eligibility for Winter Fuel Payment and Christmas bonus - full list
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMillions of individuals on certain benefits are set to receive a financial boost from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to help with their heating costs this winter.
And while well-publicised recent changes mean fewer will get help, plenty of people will still be eligible. A government decision will dramatically alter who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this year, significantly reducing the number of pensioners who can access this aid.
Labour's strategy aims to narrow down the recipient base for the Winter Fuel Payment, an award that can reach up to £300, by introducing means-testing.
This contrasts with last year when every pensioner automatically qualified for this one-time transfer, which typically begins to hit accounts in November.
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