£150 rebate to support households through the winter as part of the Warm Home Discount scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ).

Pension Credit claims surge as it's one of the few remaining ways to access the Winter Fuel Payment

A type of legal claim known as judicial review into the Winter Fuel Payment changes has been launched by Govan Law Centre (GLC) in the Court of Session in Scotland

The help comes through the government's "Warm Home Discount" scheme which sees energy suppliers give a £150 discount on the electricity bills of people claiming certain Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits.

Council bosses estimate that pensioners in 4,373 low-income households in the city are not claiming Pension Credit, which can be worth on average up to £3,900 per year

Warm Home Discount eligibility and criteria has been revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) with all the biggest firms - from British Gas and OVO to EDF and E On - included.

EDF Energy will pay customers a free and automatic £150 discount if they are eligible for the Warm Home Discount scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ).

These include the Warm Home Discount, Cold Weather Payments and Household Support Scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ).

The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free benefit designed to help cover the cost of heating through the colder months.

Emergency fund is launching again to help low-income households during winter