100,000 extra pensioners could be in poverty by 2027 after winter fuel cut, modelling shows
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 () One hundred thousand extra pensioners could be in poverty by 2027 due to the government's decision to axe the winter fuel payment, according to modelling from the Department for Work and Pensions.
The energy minister has admitted the winter fuel payment cut was a "tough call" by the chancellor. Miatta Fahnbulleh urged pensioners struggling with their energy bills to get in touch with their suppliers. "We announced yesterday that there will be £500 million worth of support available to people...
Delegates at the Labour conference have voted for a motion to reverse the winter fuel payment cuts. The vote is non-binding but showed an overwhelming majority voted in favour of reversing the decision..
The Unite general secretary has called on Sir Keir Starmer to reverse his decision to end the winter fuel allowance for pensioners. Sharon Graham said the move by government was "the wrong choice"...
The health secretary has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners amid increasing backlash. Wes Streeting insisted pensioners will still be better off under a..
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 ()
One hundred thousand extra pensioners could be in poverty by 2027 due to the government's decision to axe the winter fuel payment, according to modelling from the Department for Work and Pensions.
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