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”.
Brits brace for energy rationing as bills soar by £161 amid winter fuel payment cuts
Nearly half of Brits say they are likely to ration their energy use this winter, as annual bills rise by up to £161 on Tuesday
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.
New claims for Winter Fuel Payment can be made by eligible pensioners by post this week
Two groups of State Pensioners will be able to make a postal claim for this year’s Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth between £100 and £300, from Monday, September 30. How much someone receives depends on their age and household circumstances, but it’s worth noting that the £300 will only be paid to those born before September 23, 1944.
State pensioners born in these years will have winter fuel payment increased by £100
State pensioners born in these years can get an extra £100 in their Winter Fuel Payment this winter if they're eligible.
Pensioners race to buy heat-saving kit ahead of winter fuel allowance cut
Households are racing to buy heat-saving equipment ahead of the Government’s move to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.
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.
Labour's 'cruel' winter fuel payment cut may cost NHS £169m a year - new analysis
New analysis estimates that axing winter fuel payments for most pensioners could cost the NHS £169million a year.
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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.
Mid Cheshire Lib Dems urge u-turn on Winter Fuel Payment cuts
The Lib Dems’ analysis of the DWP data shows, in Mid Cheshire, there are 3,653 pensioners aged over 80 not in receipt of pension credit and will lose the Winter Fuel Payment, unless they receive other benefits. Previously, everyone aged over 80 was entitled to £300 to help with their energy bills.
Labour are 'not right' to cut the Winter Fuel Payment, pensioner fumes
A pensioner who is set to lose the Winter Fuel Payment has accused the Labour Government of "letting down" the elderly generation, claiming it is "not fair" to remove the benefit for millions of Britons.
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Winter Fuel Payment
The Winter Fuel Payment used to provide all pension-age households with up to £300 to help pay energy bills each ...
Fact Check: No evidence Rayner promised to maintain winter fuel payment in July 2024
There is no evidence Britain’s deputy prime minister promised to maintain the winter fuel allowance for UK pensioners in July 2024 as social media posts have claimed.
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 ...