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Winter Fuel Payment

Ted (not his real name or photo) saw his electricity bill rise to almost £200 last January despite trying to make his house as efficient as possible
Winter Fuel Payment

Somerset appeal calls for support for older people this winter

Somerset winter fundraiser halfway to £100k goal for older residents Somerset winter fundraiser halfway to £100k goal for older residents
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Somerset winter fundraiser halfway to £100k goal for older residents

Somerset Community Foundation has launched its Surviving Winter campaign for 2025, which raises funds to support older people across the county who are struggling with fuel poverty Somerset Community Foundation has launched its Surviving Winter campaign for 2025, which raises funds to support older people across the county who are struggling with fuel poverty
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Drive launched in Somerset to help pensioners beat the winter chill

The DWP is warning people to be aware of Winter Fuel Payment scams The DWP is warning people to be aware of Winter Fuel Payment scams
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Winter Fuel Payment scam warning from DWP as text message fraud soars

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has conformed changes to 'cruel' winter fuel payments Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has conformed changes to 'cruel' winter fuel payments
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More needs to be done after changes to 'cruel' Winter Fuel Payment cuts

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'Evil' winter fuel allowance cut has pensioners feeling 'ashamed'

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