Pensioners getting £200 payment on top of Winter Fuel Allowance View Image

State pensioners in an area could receive a £200 cash boost to help with energy costs this winter. In addition to the reinstated £300 Winter Fuel Payment, state pensioners could benefit from another payout from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) .

In Islington, state pensioners are being handed £200 by the local authority. This initiative by the council in the capital is part of the Household Support Fund, which has seen the Labour Party government provide financial assistance to struggling pensioners.

The council states: "If you live in Islington and get pension credit, you can apply for help with household costs through the Household Support Fund.

"We know that some people on pension credit may f

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