People of state pension age have just days to put in a claim for the £600 Winter Fuel payment. The DWP payment, which includes a pensioner cost of living payment this year, mostly goes out automatically but some people need to put in a claim.

The deadline to put in a claim is March 31, which is Easter Sunday this year. Payments range from between £250 and £600, to help a person pay their bills.

The money will appear in bank accounts with a payment reference starting with the person’s…