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The DWP has confirmed the exact birth date and qualifying week for the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for eligible pensioners.

DWP confirms exact birth date for £300 Winter Fuel Payment and key week to qualify

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

DWP State Pension age change proposed to help young adults get jobs

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

From bus passes to benefits, pensioners could be missing out on valuable benefits and discounts without realising it. Here are the schemes to check and how to apply.

From bus passes to benefits, pensioners could be missing out on valuable benefits and discounts without realising it. Here are the schemes to check and how to apply.

Department for Work and Pensions

Full list of DWP benefits for State Pensioners revealed - and one's your missing

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1% in August, compared with 2.9% in July.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1% in August, compared with 2.9% in July.

DWP claimants could get more money from April 2027 as new figures released

Winter Fuel Payment recipients soared by 9.6 million to 10.9 million in England and Wales last winter after the Government widened eligibility.

Winter Fuel Payment recipients soared by 9.6 million to 10.9 million in England and Wales last winter after the Government widened eligibility.

Winter Fuel Payment recipients soar by 9.6 million after major Government U-turn

Winter Fuel Payment warning as 53,000 pensioners opt out and millions face clawback

Winter Fuel Payment warning as 53,000 pensioners opt out and millions face clawback

53,000 pensioners opted out Winter Fuel Payments – and millions had cash clawed back

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face deadline next week

Millions face changes to benefits, energy support and school costs before the end of 2026.

Millions face changes to benefits, energy support and school costs before the end of 2026.

Department for Work and Pensions

Major DWP changes hitting millions of pensioners and claimants before the year is out

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces backlash over powers to check Universal Credit bank data

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces backlash over powers to check Universal Credit bank data

Universal Credit bank checks - the DWP power sparking a fresh backlash

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants missing out on £1,200 HMRC cash boost

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up

Reform look to make major changes to DWP benefits PIP and Universal credit

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP refunding benefits claimants after admitting payment errors

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

Claimants of DWP Universal Credit and State Pension urged to check payments

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension claimants urged to check payment dates

The DWP has confirmed new Housing Benefit rules from October that will allow around 300,000 people in supported housing to keep more of what they earn.

The DWP has confirmed new Housing Benefit rules from October that will allow around 300,000 people in supported housing to keep more of what they earn.

DWP new rules mean thousands on Housing Benefit to keep more cash

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

Blue Badges cancelled for users as DWP and council crack down on misuse

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

DWP confirms Pension Credit and Housing Benefit major claim change for pensioners

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.

Claim these DWP benefits? You could automatically qualify for a Blue Badge

Young allegedly claimed she was unfit to work when that was not true

Young allegedly claimed she was unfit to work when that was not true

Swindon woman facing 8 counts of fraud after ‘falsely claiming she was unfit to work'

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

DWP issues response as thousands call for PIP rule changes

Thousands of DWP benefit claimants warned they could face driving bans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to a member of staff during a visit to Sainsbury's as many struggle with their bills

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to a member of staff during a visit to Sainsbury's as many struggle with their bills

Universal Credit users being offered 100s of pounds back on bills as costs soar

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Warning issued as millions could face new DWP bank account monitoring checks

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis: DWP has £1million unclaimed benefits still to give out

DWP jobs are at risk in Warrington and St Helens as a union fights planned closures

DWP jobs are at risk in Warrington and St Helens as a union fights planned closures

Mum sobs as she's jailed for falsely claiming Universal Credit

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

DWP Housing Benefit major shake-up for claimants confirmed for 2026

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

Cold Weather Payments

Check your bank account as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

DWP benefit cuts begin as thousands face £50-a-week loss

There's an urgent DWP warning as pensioners have days left to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

There's an urgent DWP warning as pensioners have days left to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

Urgent DWP warning as pensioners have days left to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants need to come forward

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases coming next month

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Department for Works and Pensions

A million pensioners could get £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

Cold Weather Payments

DWP Cold Weather Payments for thousands of pensioners and families with children

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit to increase this year as exact amounts confirmed

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

All the DWP Universal Credit and other payment dates for Christmas 2025 and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

DWP Universal Credit and other payment dates for Christmas 2025

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

Bonus cash payment for millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Pensioners' 2-digit code that shows if DWP will pay State Pension early

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid next month, but at £10 it hasn't increased in decades

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid next month, but at £10 it hasn't increased in decades

All 24 DWP benefits eligible for 'Christmas bonus' payment next month

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

All the DWP benefits eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

DWP giving £150 Warm Home Discount: See if you're eligible