The scheme - known as Winter Fuel Payments - could get you between £100 and £300 to help with gas and electricity over the cold snap. Winter Fuel was introduced around 20 years ago to help older people who were being forced to choose between eating and heating. Who gets the Winter Fuel Payment and what's the payment date? (Image: E+)If you were born on or before 5 October 1954 you may qualify for Winter Fuel Payments. If you are in receipt of any other benefit, you’ll get your Winter Fuel Payment at the same time as your regular payments.

Source: Daily Mirror September 11, 2020 14:37 UTC