Pensioners have been urged to check their eligibility for Pension Credit to secure this year’s Winter Fuel Payment. The Winter Fuel Payment will be means-tested, can be worth up to £300 and is aimed at those most in need.

In England and Wales, around 1.3 million households will receive the Winter Fuel Payments. The government is determined to ensure all people eligible for Pension Credit continue to get support.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Work and Pensions Secretary are writing to Local…