MoneySavingExpert News Winter Fuel Payments Don't forget to claim your winter fuel paymentIf you're aged 62 or over, you could be due up to £300 from the Government to help cover the cost of your energy bills this winter.6 November 2014 Over 74? You could be owed backdated energy bill cashIf you're aged over 74, you could be entitled to backdated cash from the Government to help cover the cost of energy bills. But you need to be quick, as you'll need to post your claim form by Saturday at the very latest. 27 March 2014 Aged over 61? You could get help with your energy billsMost people aged over 61 are entitled to up to £300 from the Government to help cover the cost of energy bills this winter. 5 November 2013 Older people should check their benefits, says Age UK10 May 2013 Winter chill sparks cold weather paymentsFreezing temperatures have triggered the first cold weather payments in Britain this winter. 13 December 2012 Support cut for fuel-poor familiesGovernment support for families struggling in fuel poverty is being cut by more than a quarter, according to a new report. 27 November 2012 Prime Minister David Cameron plans welfare crackdownDavid Cameron will discuss slashing benefits for young people today as he warns the welfare system is causing deep social divisions.25 June 2012 Winter fuel payments: how to get them and are you eligible?Most people aged over 60 can apply now to get help towards their winter energy costs.15 November 2011 Winter fuel payments cut in secret Budget measureThe elderly are set for a shock later this year as they will get up to £100 less from the Government to pay for their winter energy bills.24 March 2011 Brace yourself for record winter energy billsConsumers have been told to get set for a bitter winter of record energy prices as they crank up their thermostats as the Big Freeze takes hold.16 December 2010 123 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us