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The UK Government recently announced that Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to around nine million people in England and Wales - a similar, but different payment will be issued to Scots pensioners. Older people born before September 22, 1959 will receive between £100 - £300 during November and December, but will receive a letter beforehand letting them know exactly how much to expect. ‌

Guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) states these letters will be issued over October and November. People who may need to claim this year’s payment can do so by post from next week - September 15 - or over the phone from October 15. ‌

There are two specific groups of people who may need to claim the Winter Fuel Payment, but it’s important to be aware

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