News articles - 2025
Date: 10 December 2025
The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual payment to help those who have reached state pension age with heating costs during the colder months.
How much you could get
You can get between £100 and £300 to help with heating costs. The exact amount depends on your age and who lives with you.
Who can get it
You qualify if you reached State Pension age before or during the qualifying week of 15 to 21 September 2025.
How you get paid
Most people will get the payment automatically in November or December 2025. You’ll receive a letter that tells you how much you’ll get and when.
If you earn more
If your income is over £35,000 for the tax year ending 5 April 2026, HMRC will take back the payment through your taxes. They may change your tax code or ask for it through Self-Assessment.
Claiming if you need to
If you need to apply, you can do so by phone or by post. The deadline is 31 March 2026. Details can be found at www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/how-to-claim.
