State Pension: All the DWP winter and cost of living payments still to come this year
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThere are a number of one-off cost of living and winter payments on the way this year for people on State Pension. Winter is a stressful time of year for many, with usual financial worries heightened thanks to increasing energy bills and the added cost of Christmas shopping.
Fortunately, the Warm Home Discount and Winter Fuel payments will help to alleviate some of the burden. The list of dates below details the scheduled DWP payments for the rest of 2023, including changes that may affect future benefits or payments.
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are around 12.6 million people across Great Britain receiving State Pension payments of up to £203.85 each week, reports Chronicle Live. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Basic and New State Pensions are contributory benefits which provide crucial financial support to those who have paid at least 10 years’ worth of National Insurance contributions.
However, not everyone of State Pension age is receiving the maximum New State Pension, in fact, just 3.2m of the overall total.
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