Kids & Family Money

38+ min ago   (415+ words) State pensioners have been warned they may not receive a £300 payment, while others may be required to repay it. Joe Lytwyn, Personal Finance Expert at thimbl, clarified why simply meeting the age criteria doesn't automatically guarantee entitlement to the Winter…...

14+ hour, 36+ min ago   (357+ words) Applications remain open for the Fuel Allowance and it's currently being paid out weekly to thousands of households - it's getting a rate increase very soon thanks to the budget People can still apply for the Fuel Allowance after the season…...

9+ hour, 57+ min ago   (333+ words) British Gas is offering £1,700 to state pensioners in need this winter. It’s freezing cold, energy bills have gone up again on October 1 by another 4% overall, and the cost of living continues to bite, even years after the crisis first began....

12+ hour, 12+ min ago   (378+ words) Older state pensioners who live together will see their eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments slashed from £300 down to just £150 each. While most pensioners will see news of the payments, currently rolling out for Winter 2026, totalling £300, this is actually only for…...

16+ hour, 52+ min ago   (543+ words) State pensioners who receive a Winter Fuel Payment this year and exceed an annual income threshold may face double tax charges from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC is already in the process of reclaiming Winter Fuel Payments from high-income…...

15+ hour, 34+ min ago   (659+ words) Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year. Pensioners are being urged to check when…...

19+ hour, 18+ min ago   (533+ words) Mr Lytwyn said: "Age is only one part of the eligibility criteria. Someone could meet the age requirement but still miss out because of where they normally live or their circumstances during the qualifying week. "That distinction matters for anyone…...

20+ hour, 41+ min ago   (341+ words) "Someone could meet the age requirement but still miss out because of where they normally live or their circumstances during the qualifying week. That distinction matters for anyone planning their winter budget. "Being the right age should not be taken…...

22+ hour, 11+ min ago   (548+ words) State pensioners shopping at Iceland can benefit from a service that could provide an extra cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). While pensioners may think they don't qualify for anything, Iceland said 70% of its customers who…...

22+ hour, 1+ min ago   (660+ words) Thousands of people in Bradford are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year. Pensioners are being urged to check…...