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Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

The Unite union urges reversal of winter fuel payment cuts for pensioners, threatening judicial review over the government's lack of assessment on its impact.

Labour facing legal challenge over winter fuel payments cut

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British Gas urges millions of pensioners to do this one thing worth thousands

Pensioners are encouraged to apply for pension credit after winter fuel payment cuts in the UK.

Ministers fear 120,000 most vulnerable pensioners to miss out on winter fuel payments

The government warns that vulnerable pensioners risk missing winter fuel payments amid a controversial policy change, urging them to apply for pension credits.

214,000 more pensioners got fuel help last winter ahead of Reeves's cut

The UK government is means-testing winter fuel payments, affecting 1.3 million households dependent on pensions and benefits. More elderly claimants indicate rising financial strain.

Labour MP 'comfortable' millions of pensioners forced to chose between heating or eating - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour MP Jeevun Sandher supports cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners, framing it as a necessary fiscal decision despite potential harm to vulnerable populations.

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

The Unite union urges reversal of winter fuel payment cuts for pensioners, threatening judicial review over the government's lack of assessment on its impact.

Labour facing legal challenge over winter fuel payments cut

The Independent champions unrestricted access to quality journalism while actively reporting on significant social issues and government policies.

British Gas urges millions of pensioners to do this one thing worth thousands

Pensioners are encouraged to apply for pension credit after winter fuel payment cuts in the UK.

Ministers fear 120,000 most vulnerable pensioners to miss out on winter fuel payments

The government warns that vulnerable pensioners risk missing winter fuel payments amid a controversial policy change, urging them to apply for pension credits.

214,000 more pensioners got fuel help last winter ahead of Reeves's cut

The UK government is means-testing winter fuel payments, affecting 1.3 million households dependent on pensions and benefits. More elderly claimants indicate rising financial strain.

Labour MP 'comfortable' millions of pensioners forced to chose between heating or eating - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour MP Jeevun Sandher supports cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners, framing it as a necessary fiscal decision despite potential harm to vulnerable populations.
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How to avoid having to pay back winter fuel payments as pensioners warned

Eligibility for winter fuel payments has changed to means-tested, impacting pensioners' financial planning and responsibilities.

Minister defends winter fuel payment cut: No pensioner will be worse off this year'

No pensioner will be worse off this winter despite the winter fuel payment cut.

What is the winter fuel payment? MSPs favour Swinney's call for winter fuel payments to be restored for all

Scottish Parliament urges UK government to reverse winter fuel payment cuts to protect pensioners' ability to live comfortably.

Rachel Reeves warned winter fuel payment cuts won't save as much money as expected

Controversial cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners may not provide the expected savings due to a surge in pension credit claims.

Unions blast Starmer 'this is not what people voted for' amid winter fuel payments cut - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Unite union criticizes PM for cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners, warning of potential deaths this winter.

Unions win vote to reverse winter fuel cut in blow for Keir Starmer

The Labour Party seeks to reverse controversial winter fuel payment cuts, reflecting internal divisions and pensioner concerns ahead of the upcoming election.

How to avoid having to pay back winter fuel payments as pensioners warned

Eligibility for winter fuel payments has changed to means-tested, impacting pensioners' financial planning and responsibilities.

Minister defends winter fuel payment cut: No pensioner will be worse off this year'

No pensioner will be worse off this winter despite the winter fuel payment cut.

What is the winter fuel payment? MSPs favour Swinney's call for winter fuel payments to be restored for all

Scottish Parliament urges UK government to reverse winter fuel payment cuts to protect pensioners' ability to live comfortably.

Rachel Reeves warned winter fuel payment cuts won't save as much money as expected

Controversial cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners may not provide the expected savings due to a surge in pension credit claims.

Unions blast Starmer 'this is not what people voted for' amid winter fuel payments cut - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Unite union criticizes PM for cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners, warning of potential deaths this winter.

Unions win vote to reverse winter fuel cut in blow for Keir Starmer

The Labour Party seeks to reverse controversial winter fuel payment cuts, reflecting internal divisions and pensioner concerns ahead of the upcoming election.
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Furious Martin Lewis slams winter fuel payment in interview with Labour minister

Martin Lewis criticized the means-testing of winter fuel payments, highlighting that it may disadvantage vulnerable pensioners who are unaware of their eligibility.

Winter fuel cut savings will be far less than Reeves expected, new analysis finds

Rachel Reeves' cut to pensioner winter fuel payments may yield significantly lower savings due to rising claims for pension credit.
Projected savings from cuts to winter fuel payments are undermined by increased pension credit claims, challenging the fiscal strategy.

Labour minister's message to pensioners after winter fuel payment cut

The Labour government faces tough decisions regarding winter fuel payments due to financial constraints.

Furious Martin Lewis slams winter fuel payment in interview with Labour minister

Martin Lewis criticized the means-testing of winter fuel payments, highlighting that it may disadvantage vulnerable pensioners who are unaware of their eligibility.

Winter fuel cut savings will be far less than Reeves expected, new analysis finds

Rachel Reeves' cut to pensioner winter fuel payments may yield significantly lower savings due to rising claims for pension credit.
Projected savings from cuts to winter fuel payments are undermined by increased pension credit claims, challenging the fiscal strategy.

Labour minister's message to pensioners after winter fuel payment cut

The Labour government faces tough decisions regarding winter fuel payments due to financial constraints.
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Pensioners rush to buy heat-saving products ahead of winter fuel allowance cuts

Pensioners in the UK are seeking energy-efficient solutions as winter fuel payments are cut, impacting their ability to afford heating.
DIY retailers see a surge in sales as the government cuts winter fuel payments for millions, forcing pensioners to retrofit homes.

Starmer refuses four times to apologise to pensioners for axing winter fuel payments

Sir Keir Starmer avoided apologizing to pensioners for cutting winter fuel payments during an interview, blaming the previous government instead.

Five key points from Starmer's speech

The government aims to implement painful economic measures with promises of future benefit, emphasizing the need for public support during tough financial times.

Pensioners rush to buy heat-saving products ahead of winter fuel allowance cuts

Pensioners in the UK are seeking energy-efficient solutions as winter fuel payments are cut, impacting their ability to afford heating.
DIY retailers see a surge in sales as the government cuts winter fuel payments for millions, forcing pensioners to retrofit homes.

Starmer refuses four times to apologise to pensioners for axing winter fuel payments

Sir Keir Starmer avoided apologizing to pensioners for cutting winter fuel payments during an interview, blaming the previous government instead.

Five key points from Starmer's speech

The government aims to implement painful economic measures with promises of future benefit, emphasizing the need for public support during tough financial times.
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Labour leadership loses conference vote on winter fuel payments

Labour leadership's defeat on winter fuel payment cuts signifies a growing rift with union priorities.

Will Starmer reverse winter fuel cut if he loses Labour conference vote?

The Labour Party is holding a vote to address cuts to winter fuel payments seen as detrimental to poorer pensioners.

Winter Fuel Payment vote to go ahead at Labour conference

The Labour conference will hold a non-binding vote against the means-testing of Winter Fuel Payments, igniting major protests and criticism from unions.

Starmer promises 'homes' for veterans and there will be 'no return to Tory austerity' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Prime Minister defended cutting winter fuel payments, emphasizing a commitment to address veteran homelessness and stabilize the economy effectively.

Labour conference graveyard slot' for winter fuel vote angers Unite

Labour conference organizers are accused of attempting to silence union voices by scheduling a critical vote on winter fuel payments at the end of the event.

Winter fuel vote delay an outrage, says union

The delay of a vote on winter fuel payment cuts during Labour Party conference has sparked outrage among trade unions and activists.

Labour leadership loses conference vote on winter fuel payments

Labour leadership's defeat on winter fuel payment cuts signifies a growing rift with union priorities.

Will Starmer reverse winter fuel cut if he loses Labour conference vote?

The Labour Party is holding a vote to address cuts to winter fuel payments seen as detrimental to poorer pensioners.

Winter Fuel Payment vote to go ahead at Labour conference

The Labour conference will hold a non-binding vote against the means-testing of Winter Fuel Payments, igniting major protests and criticism from unions.

Starmer promises 'homes' for veterans and there will be 'no return to Tory austerity' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Prime Minister defended cutting winter fuel payments, emphasizing a commitment to address veteran homelessness and stabilize the economy effectively.

Labour conference graveyard slot' for winter fuel vote angers Unite

Labour conference organizers are accused of attempting to silence union voices by scheduling a critical vote on winter fuel payments at the end of the event.

Winter fuel vote delay an outrage, says union

The delay of a vote on winter fuel payment cuts during Labour Party conference has sparked outrage among trade unions and activists.
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Reeves under pressure to axe winter fuel cut after 10billion windfall

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to reconsider winter fuel payment cuts for pensioners following a £10 billion budget boost from the Bank of England.

State pension set to rise by more than 400 next year

The state pension will increase by 4% in April, raising weekly payments amid pressures to maintain winter fuel allowances for pensioners.

Reeves under pressure to axe winter fuel cut after 10billion windfall

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to reconsider winter fuel payment cuts for pensioners following a £10 billion budget boost from the Bank of England.

State pension set to rise by more than 400 next year

The state pension will increase by 4% in April, raising weekly payments amid pressures to maintain winter fuel allowances for pensioners.
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No winter fuel payments cut impact assessment was done, Starmer admits

The government is under scrutiny for failing to assess the impact of winter fuel payment cuts on pensioners' health and well-being.

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.
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Winter fuel payments cut one of the worst decisions I have ever seen' says ex pensions minister

Former pensions minister Ros Altmann has called the plan to limit winter fuel payments one of the government's worst decisions, urging reconsideration.

Pensioner, 90, fears he won't survive winter due to fuel payment cuts

Pensioner Roy Roots expresses fear of winter survival due to potential fuel payment cuts exacerbating reliance on limited resources.

Winter fuel payments cut one of the worst decisions I have ever seen' says ex pensions minister

Former pensions minister Ros Altmann has called the plan to limit winter fuel payments one of the government's worst decisions, urging reconsideration.

Pensioner, 90, fears he won't survive winter due to fuel payment cuts

Pensioner Roy Roots expresses fear of winter survival due to potential fuel payment cuts exacerbating reliance on limited resources.
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