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”.
Council fund to fill gap left by winter fuel cut
A council has started a hardship fund for pensioners in response to the government’s cut to winter fuel payments.Barnsley Council agreed on Thursday to write to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to request an immediate review of the eligibility criteria for the benefit.
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.
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.
Fact check: Around 10% of Clacton’s pensioners will retain winter fuel payments
Nigel Farage correctly cited the number of constituents eligible for the benefit last winter but did not clarify that some still qualify for help.
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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.
Unions blast Starmer ‘this is not what people voted for’ amid winter fuel payments cut
Labour conference members support Unite union motion to reverse winter fuel payment cut. Find out why this decision is causing concern for 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.
Wales Older People's Commissioner slams winter fuel cut
NEW older people’s champion in Wales has blasted the energy price cap rise and the Westminster government’s axing of winter fuel payments to many. Older People’s Commissioner for Wales Rhian Bowen-Davies takes office today and has set out a vision for Wales leading the way in tackling inequality and enabling everyone to live and age well.
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.
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.
Charities concerned over limiting winter fuel payments as energy prices rise
The Government has been urged to rethink its plans to means test the payment in light of the energy price cap rising just as ...
4 Ways To Protect Your Car From Dangerous Fuel Contamination
Doing preventative maintenance on your car's fuel tank usually isn't top of mind, but if you want to avoid dangerous fuel ...
Potentially Colder Winter to Support Heating-Fuel Prices, Citi Says
On the U.S. side, Citi sees Henry Hub prices as $3.20 per million Btu in the first quarter, with the possibility of that rising to $4.70 per million Btu "if winter turns out cold, or domestic ...