Politics● LowAug 29 · Aug 29, 2026, 12:15 PM
DWP confirms state pensioners excluded from Winter Fuel Payment over 1 - week rule
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The DWP has confirmed that some state pensioners will not receive the Winter Fuel Payment due to a specific one-week rule. This policy decision excludes certain individuals from the payment.
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