New update on calls to give Winter Fuel Payments to all people over State Pension age
dailyrecord.co.ukMore than 466,700 people have signed an online petition created by Age UK calling on the UK Government to reverse the decision to make Winter Fuel Payments means-tested.
The charity Age UK launched the campaign shortly after Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the announcement at the end of July, with legislation being pushed through parliament - without a debate or vote - on August 22.
An estimated 10 million pensioners will miss out on the annual heating bill help unless they are in receipt of an income-related benefit such as Pension Credit.
Age UK’s ‘Save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners’ petition warns the eligibility change will impact millions of older people who rely on the extra financial support to help cover the costs of higher bills during the winter months.
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