DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026: Who Gets £300 and How HMRC Recovers Funds

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Over nine million pensioners are eligible for winter heating payments between £100 and £300.

Payments are being distributed in stages through November and December 2026.

HMRC will reclaim payments from anyone with an income exceeding £35,000 via monthly PAYE deductions.

Care home residents on certain means-tested benefits who moved in before June are excluded.

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