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Nearly 800,000 eligible pensioners to miss out on winter fuel payment

Are you claiming the benefits you need to get the payment?

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Mark’s story: How cuts to winter fuel payments are leaving pensioners in the cold

Find out why Mark feels let down by Labour

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State pension set to rise by £460 in 2025

Next year's rise in the state pension set to be driven by wage growth

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MPs to vote on winter fuel payment cuts amid widespread opposition

Labour faces rebellion over winter fuel payment plans

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Nearly £60m still available from the Household Support Fund – find out how to claim

This week the government announced an extension of the House Support Fund. However, nearly £60 million worth of this phase remains unclaimed with weeks to go until it closes. Find out if you're eligible for help

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Money Wellness signs open letter addressing winter fuel payment changes

Why we oppose the policy change

Illustrated image of a food parcel. One in five people claiming universal credit had to use a food bank in the last year. Find out about food banks and how to access support if you need it

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Universal credit food struggles

One in five people claiming universal credit had to use a food bank in the last year. Find out about food banks and how to access support if you need it

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Scrapping two-child cap wouldn’t improve child poverty without end to benefit cap too

Almost 30,000 households affected by both caps

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Date confirmed for households to apply for winter fuel payments

Find out if you’re eligible this year

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More than 300,000 households owed PIP back payment

Check whether you might be owed