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2026 Winter Fuel Payment Breakdown | Leicester News
Winter Fuel Payment for 2026 is here — and it’s bigger for the over-80s! Those aged 80+ who meet eligibility will get £300, while those at state pension age but under 80 receive £200. Payments are based on your birth date and your situation during the qualifying week in September 2026. Unlike past changes that tied payments to Pension Credit (which didn’t sit well), this year’s rules are simpler. Most recipients will get a letter in October or November; if you don’t, you’ll need to claim. Payments should hit bank accounts between mid-November and Christmas. If you’re on Universal Credit, or…
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