The Winter Fuel Payment for 2025 is either £200 or £300 per household, depending on your age. If you were born between 22 September 1945 and 21 September 1959, you will get £200. If you were born before 22 September 1945 (meaning you are 80 years old or over), you will receive the higher amount of £300. This payment is designed to help with heating costs over the winter and is usually paid automatically from mid-November 2025. The payment is tax-free but will be recovered through the tax system if your income exceeds £35,000 per year. You will normally receive a letter in October or November confirming your payment amount and method.