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Around 780,000 pensioners may lose winter fuel allowance due to not applying for pension credit, according to government analysis.

127,000 London pensioners risk losing winter fuel allowance despite being eligible; they must claim pension credit by December to retain it.

Tower Hamlets is restoring Winter Fuel Allowance payments for 1,500 pensioners, addressing the impact of government cuts amid rising winter temperatures.

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Cuts to the winter fuel allowance will increase pensioner poverty significantly in the coming years.

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

Labour MPs voted to cut Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners while claiming significant taxpayer money for their own heating expenses.

The Prime Minister defends cutting winter fuel allowance, prioritizing economic stability despite potential struggles for pensioners.

Keir Starmer faces rebellion over planned winter fuel allowance cuts for pensioners, affecting millions amidst rising energy prices.

Labour Party faces pressure over proposed cut to winter fuel payments for pensioners.

Scrapping winter fuel payments for pensioners could lead to serious health consequences and even fatalities, according to MP Rosie Duffield.

The winter fuel allowance cut passed despite significant MP opposition and raised concerns over the impact on vulnerable pensioners during rising energy costs.

Inflation pressures persist, risking increased poverty among low-income and fixed-income households due to reduced cost-of-living measures.

Hot water bottle injuries have risen 40% over the past year, primarily among pensioners, due to the cost of living crisis.

The winter fuel allowance changes highlight the disparities in impact among pensioners, with some feeling financially stable despite cuts.

Haringey council is providing financial support to pensioners and vulnerable families to address cost-of-living challenges before Christmas.

Cuts to winter fuel allowance may lead to 100,000 pensioners facing fuel poverty in England and Wales.

Winter fuel payments are being scrapped for many pensioners, increasing financial strain as energy costs rise.

Sir Keir Starmer defended scrapping winter fuel payments, attributing it to necessary economic stabilization decisions amid a fiscal shortfall.

Potential removal of the single occupier council tax discount could worsen financial stress for millions of pensioners.

Government cuts will financially strain many pensioners, forcing them to continue working beyond retirement age.

Scottish couple seeks legal reversal of the scrapped universal winter fuel benefit, claiming inadequate government consultation and unlawful decision.

The decision to limit winter fuel payments for pensioners has sparked a political crisis for the Labour government.

Government aims to save money amidst backlash from constituents and opposition parties.

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

The winter fuel payment eligibility has changed to only those receiving pension credit, affecting vulnerable pensioners.

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

The Winter Fuel Payment assists older individuals with heating costs during winter, with adjusted eligibility and payment amounts.

The changes to Winter Fuel Payments have raised significant concerns about vulnerable pensioners facing heating costs.

Rising energy costs may force one in four people to turn off heating this winter, especially affecting vulnerable households.

Many pensioners will lose winter fuel allowances, leaving only the poorest eligible for support this winter.

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

Rachel Reeves is under pressure to protect fuel allowances for low-income pensioners amidst government budget constraints.

Starmer's PMQs will focus on economic issues rather than party confrontation, with scrutiny on winter fuel allowance means-testing for pensioners.