Starmer Loses Conference Vote on Cut to Winter Fuel Allowance

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

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Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.

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University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...

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‘There are certain things that we don’t allow to be sold’: why vote buying in the US is illegal

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Gold hits record high as rate cuts and Middle East tensions fuel demand

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Japanese premier Ishiba's ruling coalition is certain to lose a majority in parliamentary vote, NHK public TV says

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Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.

Councillors to be allowed to work from home

The deputy prime minister says it will allow people from “all walks of life” to become councillors.

Kiev prepares electricity grid for another winter at war

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Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers

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NOAA predicting warmer than average winter

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Displaced Gazans Brace for Another Harsh Winter

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Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe

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Netanyahu and Starmer lead congratulations to Trump

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The Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the 1st time

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Starmer Loses Conference Vote on Cut to Winter Fuel Allowance

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