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Pension increases promised as parties target 'grey vote' in election bidding war

Fine Gael promises to raise state pension to €350 weekly post-election, targeting older voters.

Pension pots brought into inheritance tax liability - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Defined contribution pensions will incur inheritance tax from April 2027, affecting retirement funding and estate planning.
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Reeves sets optimistic tone but stresses tough choices too

Rachel Reeves emphasizes optimism in her Labour conference speech, focusing on economic growth and the necessity of tough decisions.

Labour MPs who missed winter fuel vote given feudal' warning by whips

Labour MPs faced sanctions for missing a vote on winter fuel payments, highlighting internal party tensions over policy decisions.

Keir Starmer urged to publish winter fuel payments impact assessment

Starmer faces scrutiny over cuts to winter fuel allowances for pensioners, potentially leading to increased poverty.

Starmer and Reeves are playing a dangerous game. How much more do they think Britain can take? | John Harris

The government's withdrawal of winter fuel allowance reflects a troubling political shift and public discontent towards pensioner support.

Starmer to face test next week as MPs vote on limiting winter fuel allowance

Starmer may face dissent from Labour MPs over winter fuel allowance cuts.
Means-testing could negatively impact many vulnerable pensioners this winter.
Chancellor Reeves emphasized the importance of pension credit sign-ups.

The Guardian view on Labour's gloomy politics: it is bad economics | Editorial

Labour's fuel payment cuts aim to protect vulnerable pensioners while addressing public finances, but draw criticism for potential economic consequences.

Reeves sets optimistic tone but stresses tough choices too

Rachel Reeves emphasizes optimism in her Labour conference speech, focusing on economic growth and the necessity of tough decisions.

Labour MPs who missed winter fuel vote given feudal' warning by whips

Labour MPs faced sanctions for missing a vote on winter fuel payments, highlighting internal party tensions over policy decisions.

Keir Starmer urged to publish winter fuel payments impact assessment

Starmer faces scrutiny over cuts to winter fuel allowances for pensioners, potentially leading to increased poverty.

Starmer and Reeves are playing a dangerous game. How much more do they think Britain can take? | John Harris

The government's withdrawal of winter fuel allowance reflects a troubling political shift and public discontent towards pensioner support.

Starmer to face test next week as MPs vote on limiting winter fuel allowance

Starmer may face dissent from Labour MPs over winter fuel allowance cuts.
Means-testing could negatively impact many vulnerable pensioners this winter.
Chancellor Reeves emphasized the importance of pension credit sign-ups.

The Guardian view on Labour's gloomy politics: it is bad economics | Editorial

Labour's fuel payment cuts aim to protect vulnerable pensioners while addressing public finances, but draw criticism for potential economic consequences.
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We did not do impact assessment of winter fuel payment cut, No 10 admits

No impact assessment was carried out on the withdrawal of winter fuel payments for pensioners, raising concerns over health risks.
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Starmer refuses to rule out scrapping pensioner council tax discount

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure for not publishing an assessment on withdrawing winter fuel payments for pensioners.

Will the pensions increase make up for the loss of winter fuel payments?

The government plans to limit winter fuel payments to pensioners with pension credit, impacting millions living in poverty.

Starmer refuses to rule out scrapping pensioner council tax discount

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure for not publishing an assessment on withdrawing winter fuel payments for pensioners.

Will the pensions increase make up for the loss of winter fuel payments?

The government plans to limit winter fuel payments to pensioners with pension credit, impacting millions living in poverty.
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