optout on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/optout/Recent content in optout on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 18 May 2026 10:27:05 +0000State Pensioners Face £33 Monthly Repayment Warning Over Winter Fuel Payment Changeshttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/state-pensioners-face-33-monthly-repayment-warning-over-winter-fuel-payment-changes/Mon, 18 May 2026 10:27:05 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/state-pensioners-face-33-monthly-repayment-warning-over-winter-fuel-payment-changes/State pensioners earning over £35,000 could face monthly deductions of up to £33 to recover Winter Fuel Payments (WFP) unless they opt out before the 2026-27 tax year. This warning comes after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced changes to the repayment process that may result in higher monthly repayments for one year. Winter Fuel Payments, also known in Scotland as Pension Age Winter Heating Payments, provide financial support—ranging from £200 to £300—to older individuals to help cover heating costs during the colder months.