DWP reveals households that won't get £300 winter bonus despite being 'right age'

View Image

Officials working at the Department for Work and Pensions have confirmed four groups of people will not receive the winter fuel payment, despite meeting the key age criteria.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reinstated the handout for nine million pensioners this winter, reports Express.co.uk.

The winter fuel payment gives individuals between £200 and £300 in financial assistance depending on their circumstances.

READ MORE: £200 cost of living payments arriving from DWP even if you don't claim benefits

Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join

To be eligible, they have to be of a certain age and earn £35,000 or less in taxable income.

The DWP has confirmed the winter fuel payment for 2025 to 2026 will be issued to everyone in England