#winter-fuel-payment

#winter-fuel-payment

Government is reconsidering winter fuel payment cuts amid fears of electoral backlash.

Scottish Labour aims to expand winter fuel payment eligibility for all pensioners if elected, while addressing funding shortfalls for the Scottish equivalent.

Energy prices in the UK will increase by 10% in October 2024, impacting households during winter amidst cost-of-living challenges.

Households face increased energy prices this winter, with predictions of further rises due to ongoing market volatility.

The energy market remains unpredictable amid geopolitical tensions and a lack of progress in energy efficiency initiatives.

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

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