'Change has started': Prime Minister's first words as he arrives at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool
Sir Keir Starmer said Labour’s conference will show “how we’re fixing the foundations and rebuilding our country”.
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Fears voiced millions of pensioners could lose free bus travel in Budget
Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure to rule out axeing free bus travel for pensioners. Tory critics are demanding he reassure people such a move will not happen - but the PM has so far been tight-lipped.
State pension Winter Fuel Payments axe campaign issues new update on progress
Over half a million people have signed an online petition by Age UK, calling on the Government to abandon its plans to means-test Winter Fuel Payments. The charity launched this campaign in response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement at the end of July, with the new rules coming into effect today.
ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid interrupts show for second 'breaking news' announcement
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid paused the show with a second breaking news update on Wednesday.
Martin Lewis slams ‘unnecessarily punitive’ plans to change winter fuel payments
Martin Lewis has called Labour’s plans to cut winter fuel payments “unnecessarily punitive” for the poorest pensioners in the UK. The founder of Money Saving Expert expressed serious concerns over the proposed changes when speaking on Times Radio.
Everything we know about the Winter Fuel Payment as MPs vote on cuts
The new Labour government is facing one of its first major challenges in Parliament as MPs vote on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment vote could see 10 million pensioners lose up to £300 a year
Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet is said to be united behind the plans to dramatically scale back the Winter Fuel allowance, that will see 10 million pensioners lose up to £300 a year.
DWP pension boost worth £3900 sees uptake explode after Winter Fuel Payment cut
There are thought to be around 880,000 older Brits claiming their pension who are missing out on a simple cash boost that can be worth as much as £3900 every year. Called Pension Credit, this historically under-claimed Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit has seen the number of claimants explode in recent weeks.