Urgent pension credit warning as thousands have just hours left to claim £300

THERE are just hours to claim this year’s Winter Fuel Payment – or face missing out on extra financial help this winter.

The fuel payment is part of the overall Pension Credit, which is paid to around 1.4 million people in the UK.

While there is no deadline to sign up for Pension Credit, eligible people must apply by 21 December to qualify for winter fuel payments for this winter.

If you apply after this date...