A boost in Pension Credit claims will mean hundreds of thousands of older people are no longer living in poverty, analysts say

Octopus Energy is paying up to £200 to pensioners hit by Winter Fuel Payment cuts and says it is also training staff to help people apply for Pension Credit

Grants worth hundreds of pounds will be available from local councils

Households will only be entitled to the winter fuel payment if they receive pension credit or other means-tested benefits

Older people who are above the threshold to receive Pension Credit and regain their Winter Fuel Payment will be offered support from another source

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More than 10 million people are set to miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment this year due to changes in the eligibility rules, but there are other ways to get free cash to help with energy bills