British Gas to dish out £150 to thousands of customers in winter support
Thousands of energy customers are set to receive a bonus payment to help support their winter bill costs.
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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.
Andy Burnham responds after he's asked if Labour ‘hates pensioners’ over winter fuel allowance
Andy Burnham admitted the winter fuel allowance ‘needs reforming’ as he was challenged on his party’s decision to scrap the policy for millions of pensioners. The funding was scrapped after a vote in parliament this week, which saw just one Labour MP oppose the decision.
Energy firm is offering pensioners who've lost Winter Fuel Payments up to £200 each
Octopus Energy says customers who have lost their Winter Fuel Payments may be eligible for up to £200 worth of help with their bills.
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.
Should Labour U-turn on 'devastating' decision to axe Winter Fuel Benefit?
As temperatures drop and energy prices continue to rise, the government's decision to axe the Winter Fuel Benefit has sparked widespread concern.