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.
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
Peter and Florence Fanning from Coatbridge say the move is damaging to the welfare of pensioners.
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Winter Fuel Payments: Will this be a winter of discontent?
As Labour presses ahead with the Winter Fuel Payment cuts, Oxfordshire MPs and charities have raised their concerns with the landmark moment.
Pensioner couple's legal fight against Winter Fuel Payment cut could save 4000 lives
Peter and Florence Fanning are taking the Scottish and UK Governments to court in a bid to have the controversial cut reversed for 10 million people
The areas in North Wales most reliant on Winter Fuel Payments
The research, conducted by bonus codes guide NoDepositRewards.org, analysed data from the census and the most recent government fuel poverty report.
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.
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.
Winter Fuel Payment cuts affect thousands in Wiltshire
Over 100,000 pensioners in Wiltshire could be affected by the cuts to winter fuel payments. Intended to help the elderly with heating costs over the winter, the annual payment has been in place since 1997. Under plans from the new Labour government, the money will now only be given to the poorest pensioners, those who receive pension credit.
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.
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Labour Party Faces Backlash Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Labour Party members voted against Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to limit winter fuel payments for the elderly. The ...
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 ...