Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 58334

Winter Fuel Payment

Tabled: 9 June 2025

Answered: 16 June 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of making an additional payment to people who (a) will qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment in 2025 and (b) did not qualify for that payment in 2024

Answer

Torsten Bell

From this winter, individuals with an income of £35,000 or below, will benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment. Winter Fuel Payments are £200 for a household with someone of State Pension age and £300 for a household with someone aged 80 or over. They will be ...

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