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DWP sets Winter Fuel Payment rules for 2026-27 season with £200-£300 amounts and £35,000 income limit

Published 20 August 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has clarified the eligibility rules and payment amounts for the Winter Fuel Payment for the 2026 to 2027 season, marking the first winter under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

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