View Image

The Department for Work and Pensions is handing state pensioners two extra payments ON TOP of the Winter Fuel Allowance. The DWP has two more payments alongside the Winter Fuel Payment coming this autumn.

The DWP will pay state pensioners a £150 discount on energy bills in the form of the Warm Home Discount. The DWP is also handing out the Christmas Bonus - a £10 perk which is aimed at helping households afford the festive season.

It comes on top of the Winter Fuel Payment, worth £200 per household or £300 where at least one person is aged over 80. Around 12 million pensioners are expected to benefit this year following a rule change.

READ MORE UK households face £300 fines over 'autumn family tradition'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said earlier this year:

See Full Page