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The Department for Work and Pensions will send letters this October and November to everyone who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment . The scheme has been expanded to include all pensioner households, though those with an income of £35,000 or more will have to pay it back through the HMRC tax system.

One rule that many people may not know about is that the Winter Fuel Payment can still be given to those who have moved overseas. So if you live abroad and meet other eligibility criteria, you could still get the £100-£300 allowance to help with heating costs.

Thousands of British pensioners rely on this tax-free annual payment to help cover heating costs during winter. However, rules for claiming from abroad are stricter - so it's important to understand how it works.

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