Pensioners fight back against Winter Fuel Payment cuts
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.
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.
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.
'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
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.
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.
Opinion
COLUMN: Winter fuel payments are a cold blow for pensioners
Winter fuel payments have long been a lifeline for pensioners, helping to offset the high costs of heating their homes during the coldest months. As the energy price cap looks set to rise, the reduction in this support will hit vulnerable residents hard, with far-reaching impacts on the community.
UK Labour Party members refuse prime minister’s suggested cuts to winter fuel payment
Members of Britain’s governing Labour Party deal Prime Minister Keir Starmer a setback on Wednesday by rejecting his decision to cut payments that offset winter heating costs for millions of retirees.
Labour conference backs call to reverse winter fuel payment cut
The Unite leader made a powerful plea to change the controversial cut to some pensioners’ winter fuel payment.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment 'disaster' warning amid 'desperate need'
The annual tax-free payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes
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.
DWP winter fuel payment update as eligibility rules change
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Winter fuel payment update after DWP eligibility rules change
But conference attendees voted to condemn the introduction of winter fuel allowance means testing after a debate on Wednesday ...
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 ...