State pensioners to get bonus worth up to £450The Government is launching financial support for vulnerable householdsView Image Some pensioners will get a double boost. Certain pensioners will soon be getting a financial boost worth up to £450 to help them manage through winter. Breaking news straight to your WhatsApp BirminghamLive readers get the very latest breaking news through our WhatsApp community. ‌Fewer pensioners qualify for this support, which knocks £150 off energy bills. It's worth low-income pensioners checking if they can claim Pension Credit, which may enable them to claim the discount.