The government is reinstating the winter fuel payment to most pensioners in England and Wales. We explain how it will work based on individual and household incomes

After months of speculation, the government has announced that it will reinstate the winter fuel payment to most pensioners in England and Wales.

Under the new rules, any pensioner with an income of up to £35,000 a year will be eligible for the full allowance, while anyone on more will have to pay back their share.