Cuts to pensioner winter fuel payments will save hundreds of millions less than anticipated, Rachel Reeves has been warned. The chancellor announced th e controversial cuts in a bid to attempt to improve Britain’s finances, with the Labour government claiming that they had inherited a £22bn “blackhole”.

The Government announced in July it would issue payments only to pension credit recipients or claimants of some other means-tested benefits, including universal credit.

The Winter Fuel Payment has been altered to include only those getting Pension Credit and some other benefits - but even those people are not guaranteed the vital support. The Department for Work and Pensions has identified four key reasons why some pensioners might not receive the £300 Winter Fuel Payment,

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.

The Winter Fuel Payment is being scrapped for most pensioners this year. But you may be able to access extra support from your energy supplier. Here’s what’s on offer.

Peter and Florence Fanning from Coatbridge say the move is damaging to the welfare of pensioners.

Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, have raised proceedings against the Scottish and UK ministers.

Two pensioners are taking legal action against the Scottish and UK governments, arguing that their decision to means test the winter fuel payment is unlawful.

The Unite leader made a powerful plea to change the controversial cut to some pensioners’ winter fuel payment.

Labour Party members voted against Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to limit winter fuel payments for the elderly. The move, aimed at stabilizing the economy, has sparked controversy. Union leader Sharon Graham criticized the decision,