State pensioners will get two DWP benefit payments this winter worth as much as £175 after the £300 Winter Fuel Payment was axed
This winter, state pensioners will receive two benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions , potentially totalling up to £175.
For each seven-day period of very cold weather between 1 November 2024 and 31 March 2025, you'll receive £25. The Warm Home Discount offers a one-time £150 reduction on your electricity bill, reports Birmingham Live.However, this money is not paid directly to you; instead, it's applied to your bill by your electricity supplier. Eligibility for the scheme varies depending on whether you live in England and Wales or Scotland.
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