Only pensioners with an income of less than £35,000 will qualify for the payment from this winter. advertisement. BBC. Scotland to recover winter fuel payment from better-off pensioners. 6d.

The Scottish government says it will no longer offer its new winter fuel payment for pensioners on a universal basis. It said it would seek to recover funds via the tax system from pensioners ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the 2025/26 Winter Fuel Payment qualifying period will be ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued updated guidance on Winter Fuel Payments on GOV.UK, confirming the date and ...

DWP issues new Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners READ MORE: £203 heating bill help for people in Scotland ...

Winter fuel payment in Scotland to match UK benefit. ... and Wales where everyone over state pension age with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will benefit from a winter fuel payment this year.

A BBC expert has explained how one group of people will get £100 extra on the winter fuel payment this year. Chancellor ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that nine million people will receive between £100 and £300 to cover ...

It is crucial for senior citizens in Scotland to note that the Winter Fuel Payment has been replaced by the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. This new scheme follows similar criteria as the DWP's ...

Although it should be paid automatically - some will need to check their details with the DWP a BBC expert said ...

Winter fuel payment in Scotland to match UK benefit First Minister John Swinney confirmed the move in the wake of the Chancellor’s U-turn last week. Craig Paton. Monday 16 June 2025 16:11 BST.