- Over 11 million pensioners across the country will receive an extra £300 as part of their annual Winter Fuel Payment this month as part of the Government’s £49 billion package of cost of living support.
- This is in addition to the news that the Government has protected the State Pension Triple Lock.
- Payments will be paid automatically with the annual Winter Fuel Payment, with no need for those who already receive the payment to apply for the uplift.
Theo Clarke MP for Stafford welcomes that 20,109 pensioners in her constituency will receive an additional £300 as the Government’s Pensioner Cost of Living Payments begin to be sent out today.
These payments will be made directly to over 11 million pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment, demonstrating the Conservative Government’s commitment to supporting pensioners with rising costs through the winter.
In addition to this £300 uplift to the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners, the Energy Price Guarantee will help to keep household energy bills as low as possible – saving the typical household £900 this winter. Every household is also benefitting from a £400 grant, automatically deducted from their energy bills, as the Conservative Government takes real action to help people with the cost of living.