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A higher number than estimated set to lose their Winter Fuel Payment and will struggle without it - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2.5 million older individuals in low-income brackets will lose Winter Fuel Payment due to new means-testing by the Government.

Four in five pensioners struggling with finances will see winter fuel payment cut

Many pensioners face losing winter fuel payments due to new means-testing, raising concerns about poverty among vulnerable seniors.

Winter fuel: 780,000 UK pensioners entitled to payment will lose it

The government's means-testing approach threatens winter fuel payments for over 780,000 eligible pensioners, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups.

Nearly 800,000 pensioners entitled to winter fuel payments will lose it, figures show

The UK government plans to cut winter fuel payments for 780,000 pensioners, primarily affecting low-income and disabled individuals, to address financial shortfalls.

Keir Starmer says it 'makes sense' to make change to DWP Winter Fuel Payments

The Prime Minister defends Budget changes limiting Winter Fuel Payment despite potential hardship for pensioners, emphasizing need-based support.
Significant reduction in pensioners receiving Winter Fuel Payment from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.

A higher number than estimated set to lose their Winter Fuel Payment and will struggle without it - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2.5 million older individuals in low-income brackets will lose Winter Fuel Payment due to new means-testing by the Government.

Four in five pensioners struggling with finances will see winter fuel payment cut

Many pensioners face losing winter fuel payments due to new means-testing, raising concerns about poverty among vulnerable seniors.

Winter fuel: 780,000 UK pensioners entitled to payment will lose it

The government's means-testing approach threatens winter fuel payments for over 780,000 eligible pensioners, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups.

Nearly 800,000 pensioners entitled to winter fuel payments will lose it, figures show

The UK government plans to cut winter fuel payments for 780,000 pensioners, primarily affecting low-income and disabled individuals, to address financial shortfalls.

Keir Starmer says it 'makes sense' to make change to DWP Winter Fuel Payments

The Prime Minister defends Budget changes limiting Winter Fuel Payment despite potential hardship for pensioners, emphasizing need-based support.
Significant reduction in pensioners receiving Winter Fuel Payment from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.
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Winter fuel cut not easy choice, admits minister

Restricting winter fuel payments to low-income pensioners, a decision taken with reluctance, will push many elderly into poverty but is deemed necessary for financial repair.

Winter fuel payment cuts to go ahead after MPs vote

The defeat of the Conservative motion means winter fuel payments will significantly decrease for pensioners, affecting 9.9 million fewer individuals this winter.

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.

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.

Winter fuel cut not easy choice, admits minister

Restricting winter fuel payments to low-income pensioners, a decision taken with reluctance, will push many elderly into poverty but is deemed necessary for financial repair.

Winter fuel payment cuts to go ahead after MPs vote

The defeat of the Conservative motion means winter fuel payments will significantly decrease for pensioners, affecting 9.9 million fewer individuals this winter.

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.

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.
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Rachel Reeves under renewed fire from MPs and charities over cuts to winter fuel allowance

The proposal to means-test winter fuel allowance could deprive two million pensioners of aid they desperately need, raising concerns about fairness and hardship.

Winter fuel: thousands more could lose benefit if it becomes means tested, data suggests

175,000 pensioners may lose winter fuel allowance if it becomes means tested, raising concerns about welfare dependency in the UK.

Treasury has tried to push previous chancellors to means-test winter fuel allowance

The debate over means-testing the winter fuel allowance reflects significant political tension and concerns over transparency within the Labour Party.

Rachel Reeves under renewed fire from MPs and charities over cuts to winter fuel allowance

The proposal to means-test winter fuel allowance could deprive two million pensioners of aid they desperately need, raising concerns about fairness and hardship.

Winter fuel: thousands more could lose benefit if it becomes means tested, data suggests

175,000 pensioners may lose winter fuel allowance if it becomes means tested, raising concerns about welfare dependency in the UK.

Treasury has tried to push previous chancellors to means-test winter fuel allowance

The debate over means-testing the winter fuel allowance reflects significant political tension and concerns over transparency within the Labour Party.
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Tell us if richer households should pay more for the BBC TV licence

BBC considering means-testing TV licences for richer households to balance finances.
Director General open to a more progressive funding approach, but believes a licence fee should still be in place.
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