Rachel Reeves warned winter fuel payment cuts won’t save as much money as expected
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”.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment 'desperate need' warning
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.
Winter Fuel Payment: DWP explains four reasons why Pension Credit claimants will not get £300 payment
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,
Couple's bid to sue governments over winter fuel payment
A Scottish couple have launched a legal bid to try to overturn the scrapping of the universal winter fuel benefit for all pensioners. Peter and Florence Fanning, from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, are suing the UK and Scottish governments through the Govan Law Centre.
Winter Fuel Payment cut to hit ‘1.5 million’ pensioners - what support does your energy supplier offer?
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.
Martin Lewis shares winter fuel payment eligibility ‘loophole’ for pensioners
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.
'People will die due to loss of winter fuel payment'
The vast majority of those eligible will only receive winter fuel payments if they have first claimed pension credit. This is a state pension top-up, which i
Winter Fuel Payment legal challenge - millions could be owed £300
A legal challenge has been launched over the Government's changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, which means millions of pensioners may not receive the payment this winter
Four reasons you may not get £300 Winter Fuel Payment - even if you're claiming benefits
Brits who still think they are eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment might need to check again after the Department for Work and Pensions revealed there are four strict requirements
Pensioners take UK and Scottish governments to court over winter fuel payment cut
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.
Pensioners in legal action against governments over winter fuel payment cut
Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, have raised proceedings against the Scottish and UK ministers.
I'm a pensioner having winter fuel payment axed - it's like Keir Starmer wants me to die
A pensioner recovering from major heart surgery has accused Keir Starmer of being oblivious to pensioner's needs with his ...
Council to write to chancellor over fuel payment
Fellow Conservative councillor Pinder Chauhan called the cuts "callous" and "short-sighted". As well writing to the ...
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Pensioner with broken central heating accuses Labour of ‘letting down’ elderly with winter fuel scrap: ‘It’s not fair!’
A pensioner who is set to lose the Winter Fuel Payment has accused the Labour Government of "letting down" the elderly ...
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Acton-based 1 Oak Home Care launches heated blanket fund-raising appeal to help people stay warm at home after Winter Fuel payment cuts
A fund-raising campaign to support vulnerable elderly people over the cold winter months has been launched, in response to ...