Pension credit applications rise after cut in winter fuel payments

A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments.

£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts

Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.
Top stories - BBC News - November 19
All Scottish pensioners to get winter fuel payment

Scots missing out on the benefit this year will receive extra cash in winter 2025.
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Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Starmer says

The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.
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Winter fuel cut to put 50,000 pensioners into poverty next year

Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.
Top stories - BBC News - November 19
Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Move by leader Anas Sarwar puts pressure on Keir Starmer to change policy for rest of UK
Business - Financial Times - November 19
Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.
Top stories - BBC News - November 3