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Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility
If you were born before 22 September 1959 you could get between £100 and…
You can get a Winter Fuel Payment if you were born before 22 September…
You’ll get a letter in October or November telling you how much Winter…
Most people get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically if they’re eligible.…
Most payments are made automatically in November or December. You should…
Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre if you’re eligible for a Winter…
The form to claim a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2025 to 2026.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme could take £150 off your winter electricity bill - eligibility, how to get your discount, deadlines.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme has closed. It will reopen in October 2025.…
Contact your electricity supplier if both the following apply: you did not…
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment.
There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
Travel advice and information if you're planning a winter sports holiday abroad, including things to do before you go and staying safe at your resort.
How to care for animals on farms and in transport in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living from 2022 to 2024 if you were entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
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