More pensioners will get the winter allowance this year.Millions more pensioners will receive Winter Fuel Payments this year following a U-turn by the Government.
New qualifying rules have been put in place for this year following a backlash over cuts to the support scheme.
Around 75% of pensioners will now get the payments, worth up to £300.
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But the support, which used to be universal, still won’t go to everyone.
Individuals will not qualify if they have annual incomes of over £35,000.
One member of a couple can still get it if they earn under that amount and their partner doesn’t.
Minister said the new system would be fairer, ensuring those that need the winter support will get it.
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They say the wealthiest pensioners aren’t in need of a financial top-up.
Money will start arriving in bank accounts for those eligible from November.
While it’s designed to help with energy bills, the cash can be spent on anything in reality.
Dramatic cuts last year saw the payments given to only around a million seniors.
It provoked a widespread backlash, forcing the new Labour Government to quickly U-turn and come up with a new system.