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Thousands of pensioners can apply for £300 bill help this winter in just days. State pensioners "over age 66" are set to get the Winter Fuel Payment to help with their energy bills over the colder months.

Most people who are eligible will get the payment automatically, and will receive letters in the post from the DWP in October and November telling them how much cash they will receive.

You can apply either by post or over the phone, and the DWP phone lines to make a claim open on October 13. If you or your partner are over State Pension age, you could receive £200 towards your bills. If you or your partner are over 80, you could receive £300.

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If you or your partner receive Pension Credi

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