Martin Lewis has shared several lesser-known loopholes that could mean retired people are eligible for pension credit and in turn the Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 - even if their income is above the threshold.

There are two state pension rates - the basic, or old, and the new, both paid out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to those who are eligible.

Financial expert says if a court case being brought by two pensioners succeeds then it could be reinstated for 10 million

Every state pensioner could end up getting the £200 to £300 Winter Fuel Payment this winter after all following a legal challenge in the courts.

Martin Lewis has highlighted a little-known loophole that could help those just over the earning threshold secure the Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300. This comes after recent changes to the benefit made it means-tested rather than automatic,

The automatic £200 to £300 Winter Fuel Payment for state pensioners has been axed by Labour in favour of means-testing, leaving millions without the benefit this winter

Martin Lewis is reminding pensioners that there is a lesser-known loophole which could still qualify them for Pension Credit

Martin Lewis has said the £300 Winter Fuel Payment could be REINSTATED. The BBC Sounds podcast host spoke out on Twitter, now X, after a major court challenge which has the chance of succeeding, thus saving pensioners' £300 Winter Fuel Allowances.

It's widely known that millions of state pensioners will lose their £200 to £300 Winter Fuel Payment this winter after Labour made the benefit means-tested rather than automatic. However, money expert Martin Lewis is highlighting a lesser-known loophole that could still qualify you for Pension Credit and,

It’s well documented that millions of state pensioners will lose their £200 to £300 Winter Fuel Payment this winter after Labour switched the benefit to being means tested rather than automatic. But money expert Martin Lewis is raising awareness of a little known loophole which means you can still qualify for Pension Credit,