DWP to pay state pensioners born before specific date free £200 winter payment

Here's everything you need to know about the Winter Fuel Payment

Eligible state pensioners born before a certain date will receive a free £200 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to assist them through the winter season. According to recent announcements, those who qualify and meet the necessary conditions could be in for a £200 boost from the DWP this winter.

For individual OAPs born between 23 September 1944 and 22 September 1958, the £200 Winter Fuel Payment is being provided. However, you stand to receive £300 if your birthdate is prior to 23 September 1944as further outlined in the DWP's guidance.

Couples jointly claiming benefits will be eligible for a single payment; if either partner was born in the period from 23 September 1944 to 22 September 1958, the sum is £200, or it increases to £300 if either has a birthdate before 23 September 1944.

The specified amount will be deposited directly into the bank account where your benefits are normally paid. For care home residents meeting the criteria, the payments will echo the aforementioned scheme, with amounts varying based on the date of birth categorically set at either £200 or £300.

The Labour Party leadership's decision to delay the debate and decision-making on the reduction of winter fuel allowance has sparked controversy, with Unite representative Andy Green labelling it as "an outrage". Green remarked, "This is simply an attempt to take out the debate on the winter fuel allowance. Today is economy day at conference and we have the chancellor speaking and a composite motion on the growth mission, which is scheduled for this morning.", reports Birmingham Live.

"So, it is more of a surprise, in fact an outrage, to us that the composite motion from Unite and the CWU on economy for the future is not listed on the agenda for today. It is disrespectful to our members and every single delegate here and conference itself, who voted for the priorities ballot."

Lynne Morris, chairing the CAC, faced boos and heckles from some delegates as she explained: "This is a really busy conference and we are trying to accommodate as much as we can, and I'm going to take this back straight to CAC and I'll come back to you with an answer ASAP."