Winter Fuel Payments

If 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.

If 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.

Most people aged over 61 are entitled to up to £300 from the Government to help cover the cost of energy bills this winter.

Freezing temperatures have triggered the first cold weather payments in Britain this winter.

Government support for families struggling in fuel poverty is being cut by more than a quarter, according to a new report.

David Cameron will discuss slashing benefits for young people today as he warns the welfare system is causing deep social divisions.

Most people aged over 60 can apply now to get help towards their winter energy costs.

The 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.