June 12, 2025

Winter Fuel Payment – How it’ll really work (Eng & Wales) | And are you drinking enough beer

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46 minutes

The Winter Fuel Payment will again be a universal payment in England and Wales for state pensioners this winter, yet it’ll be clawed back via the tax system where someone earns over £35,000. How will this work in practice? What counts as £35,000 earnings, and what if there are two, three or more pensioners in a house.

Martin also answers questions on saving for a pension, who should opt out of receiving winter fuel payment and how to avoid being scammed.

Pint rights: we also look at how to make sure you get the pint you paid for.

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The Martin Lewis Podcast

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June 12, 2025

Winter Fuel Payment – How it’ll really work (Eng & Wales) | And are you drinking enough beer

Listen Later

46 minutes

The Winter Fuel Payment will again be a universal payment in England and Wales for state pensioners this winter, yet it’ll be clawed back via the tax system where someone earns over £35,000. How will this work in practice? What counts as £35,000 earnings, and what if there are two, three or more pensioners in a house.

Martin also answers questions on saving for a pension, who should opt out of receiving winter fuel payment and how to avoid being scammed.

Pint rights: we also look at how to make sure you get the pint you paid for.

...more

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