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  1. The Winter Fuel Payment: we did it!

    Campaign with us to help save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners.

  2. Winter Fuel Payment

    Winter Fuel Payment is an annual payment to help with heating costs during the colder months. Read more from Age UK.

  3. Why is the Winter Fuel Payment so important?

    Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, explores the impact of the proposed changes to the Winter Fuel Payment.

  4. Pensions scams and fraud

    Rules allowing people to access their pension pots from age 55 have brought with them new scams. Age UK have some tips on how to keep your pension pot safe.

  5. Keeping up with changes to the benefit system

    explains about recent changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, benefits rates, and how Age UK can help older people get what they’re owed – over the phone, online and in the local area.

  6. Older people's policy is now a mess

    Director, Caroline Abrahams, examines the consequences of the Government's decision around the Winter Fuel Payment.

  7. A guide to income tax for pensioners

    Even if you are receiving your pension, you will have to pay tax on your income if it is over a certain amount. Not all income is taxable, and you may be able to claim allowances or reliefs to reduce the ... tax on: earnings from employment or self-employment pensions, including State Pension , and annuities (except pensions under the War Pensions Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme) interest from savings

  8. State Pension

    The State Pension is a regular payment made to you by the government once you reach State Pension age. Find out more from Age UK.

  9. Can combining Pension Credit and Housing Benefit help tackle pensioner poverty?

    Phil Mawhinney, Age UK's Poverty, Income and Work Policy Manager, discusses the possible impact of combining Pension Credit and Housing Benefit.

  10. Cold Weather Payment

    Cold Weather Payment is £25 a week for each 7 day period of cold weather. This only applies between 1 November and 31 March each year. Find out more from Age UK.

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