More than 213,000 people from across Great Britain have signed an online petition created by Age UK urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reverse the decision to make annual Winter Fuel Payments means-tested.
Shortly after the announcement on July 29, the charity launched a campaign to help protect millions of State Pensioners set to miss out on seasonal heating support this year.
The one-off payment is worth between £100 and £300, however for the past two years it has been worth a lot more - up to £600 - due to the addition of the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment.
It’s important to be aware that only people aged over 80 receive the £300 Winter Fuel Payment, most pensioner households receive £200.
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.