The Winter Fuel Payment is a state benefit paid as an annual, tax free, lump sum payment in England and Wales, intended to cover the additional costs of heating over the winter months.
Gordon Brown (then chancellor) introduced the policy.
Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer controversially changed the policy to a means-tested benefit in 2024.
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs is a department of the UK government responsible for the collection of taxes, the payment of some forms of state support, the administration of other regulatory regim
Winter Fuel Payment
…state pension age, who do not opt out. Pensioners with annual earnings over £35,000, and not in receipt of pension credit, have the payment reclaimed by HMRC. Most payments are made automatically in November or December…
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