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A warning has been issued for state pensioner couples who are planning to receive the Winter Fuel Allowance. Under Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) rules, state pensioner couples will have the Winter Fuel Payment slashed in half.

Couples will only get half their normal Winter Fuel Payment under DWP guidelines. I f you live with another state pensioner who also qualifies for the cash, then you will only receive a reduced amount from the DWP.

If you’re aged 80 or over and you don’t live with someone else who qualifies for a payment, you’ll get the full £300. You don’t have to live alone, just not with someone else who qualifies.

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If you’re over 80 and live with another state pensioner who gets a

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