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New grants, rate rises, Budget changes and deadlines across Ireland and the UK — in plain English, with exactly what each one means for you and where to claim it.
Fuel Allowance has risen to €38 (€43 from January 2027) a week
The Irish Fuel Allowance is now €38/week for the 2026 season — about €1,064 over the winter. If you're on a qualifying payment, make sure you're getting it.
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How to claim it →Working Family Payment now unlocks the Fuel Allowance
From 2026, getting Working Family Payment makes you eligible for the Fuel Allowance too — so a lot of working families can now claim both.
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See if you qualify →Ireland's pension auto-enrolment is rolling out
A new auto-enrolment retirement scheme tops up your contributions with money from your employer and the State. If you don't already have a pension, this is free money worth understanding.
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What it means for you →Winter Fuel Payment rules have changed again
Eligibility for the UK Winter Fuel Payment has been narrowed and widened more than once. Claiming Pension Credit is the surest way to stay in scope — check the current rules before winter.
🏴 UK
Check the winter payments →2.7 million UK homes still miss Council Tax Support
£2.8 billion in Council Tax Support goes unclaimed every year. Low income, a carer, disabled or living alone? You could be paying far more than you need to.
🏴 UK
Cut your Council Tax →Renters: the Rent Tax Credit backdates 4 years
If you rent in Ireland you can claim up to €1,000/year — and backdate it to 2022. Each January the oldest year drops off, so it's worth doing now.
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Claim it →Pension Credit: £4,300 a year many pensioners never claim
It's massively underclaimed — and it acts as a passport to a free TV licence, winter heating help and Council Tax support. Worth checking for any older relative.
🏴 UK
How to claim →Free dental, eye tests & glasses if you pay PRSI
Ireland's Treatment Benefit Scheme gives a free dental exam, a free eye test and money off glasses every second calendar year, and up to €500 per hearing aid. Most people never claim it.
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