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6 hours ago
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Unite aims to force vote on winter fuel payment at Labour conference

Unite will push for a vote to reverse winter fuel payment cuts, challenging Labour's leadership during Keir Starmer's first conference in government. [ more ]
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5 days ago
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Starmer says rebuilding UK means painful decisions, not just a lick of paint'

Keir Starmer supports controversial cuts to winter fuel payments as necessary for long-term financial stability, despite declining popularity. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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Watch live: Starmer faces Sunak at PMQs after MPs approve winter fuel payment cuts

Labour's means-testing of winter fuel payments has ignited controversy over its impact on pensioners amidst a significant public finance deficit. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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Labour MPs expensed over 400,000 for energy bills before axing winter fuel payments

Labour MPs voted to cut Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners while claiming significant taxpayer money for their own heating expenses. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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Rebellion against Keir Starmer over winter fuel payment cuts fizzles out

Labour's rebellion against winter fuel payment withdrawal emerged weakly, with only one MP opposing Keir Starmer's plan. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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Live: Starmer addresses unions after threatening to cut winter fuel payments

The Labour party faces internal dissent over austerity measures, particularly cuts to winter fuel payments, which could impact support and ignite backbench rebellions. [ more ]
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6 hours ago
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Unite aims to force vote on winter fuel payment at Labour conference

Unite will push for a vote to reverse winter fuel payment cuts, challenging Labour's leadership during Keir Starmer's first conference in government. [ more ]
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5 days ago
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Starmer says rebuilding UK means painful decisions, not just a lick of paint'

Keir Starmer supports controversial cuts to winter fuel payments as necessary for long-term financial stability, despite declining popularity. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Europe politics

Watch live: Starmer faces Sunak at PMQs after MPs approve winter fuel payment cuts

Labour's means-testing of winter fuel payments has ignited controversy over its impact on pensioners amidst a significant public finance deficit. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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Labour MPs expensed over 400,000 for energy bills before axing winter fuel payments

Labour MPs voted to cut Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners while claiming significant taxpayer money for their own heating expenses. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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Rebellion against Keir Starmer over winter fuel payment cuts fizzles out

Labour's rebellion against winter fuel payment withdrawal emerged weakly, with only one MP opposing Keir Starmer's plan. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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Live: Starmer addresses unions after threatening to cut winter fuel payments

The Labour party faces internal dissent over austerity measures, particularly cuts to winter fuel payments, which could impact support and ignite backbench rebellions. [ more ]
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3 days ago
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Charities demand to meet UK ministers as 1.6m disabled OAPs set to lose winter fuel payments

Government cuts will affect 1.6 million disabled pensioners' winter fuel payments, prompting calls for urgent ministerial meetings. [ more ]
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5 days ago
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Winter fuel cut impact was not assessed, says Starmer

The government did not conduct a legally required impact assessment on cutting winter fuel support for pensioners, raising concerns about transparency. [ more ]
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6 days ago
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Labour asked 'how many will die' over winter fuel payment cuts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government claims pensioners will be financially better off despite cuts to winter fuel payments, but experts warn of severe consequences. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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Starmer warned axing winter fuel payments could kill '3,850' vulnerable pensioners - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The means tested winter fuel payments could potentially lead to a significant increase in pensioner fatalities this winter due to financial struggles. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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Winter fuel payment cuts: How did east London MPs vote?

The House of Commons voted to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners, with divided support among East London MPs. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
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3 days ago
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Charities demand to meet UK ministers as 1.6m disabled OAPs set to lose winter fuel payments

Government cuts will affect 1.6 million disabled pensioners' winter fuel payments, prompting calls for urgent ministerial meetings. [ more ]
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5 days ago
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Winter fuel cut impact was not assessed, says Starmer

The government did not conduct a legally required impact assessment on cutting winter fuel support for pensioners, raising concerns about transparency. [ more ]
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6 days ago
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Labour asked 'how many will die' over winter fuel payment cuts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government claims pensioners will be financially better off despite cuts to winter fuel payments, but experts warn of severe consequences. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
London politics

Starmer warned axing winter fuel payments could kill '3,850' vulnerable pensioners - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The means tested winter fuel payments could potentially lead to a significant increase in pensioner fatalities this winter due to financial struggles. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Winter fuel payment cuts: How did east London MPs vote?

The House of Commons voted to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners, with divided support among East London MPs. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
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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. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
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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. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
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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. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
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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. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
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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. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
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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. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
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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. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
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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. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
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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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
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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. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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There's no need to cut poorer pensioners' income. Smarter winter fuel solutions are at hand | Steve Webb

The government's cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners could worsen financial difficulties for many, signaling a loss of voter trust. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Starmer faced shouts of 'shame' during PMQs over scrapping winter fuel payments - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government faced backlash for canceling winter fuel payments to pensioners, prioritizing pay raises for unionized workers instead. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
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UK state pension to rise by more than 400 a year, say reports

The UK state pension will increase significantly due to the triple lock, despite controversial cuts to winter fuel payments. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
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Support fund extended after winter fuel payment cut

The Household Support Fund will help struggling households with winter expenses after the government cut winter fuel payments for many pensioners. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
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Ministers launch pension credit campaign after restricting winter fuel payments

The government limits winter fuel payments to pension credit claimants, sparking criticism and concern for vulnerable pensioners' wellbeing. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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There's no need to cut poorer pensioners' income. Smarter winter fuel solutions are at hand | Steve Webb

The government's cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners could worsen financial difficulties for many, signaling a loss of voter trust. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Starmer faced shouts of 'shame' during PMQs over scrapping winter fuel payments - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government faced backlash for canceling winter fuel payments to pensioners, prioritizing pay raises for unionized workers instead. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
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UK state pension to rise by more than 400 a year, say reports

The UK state pension will increase significantly due to the triple lock, despite controversial cuts to winter fuel payments. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
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Support fund extended after winter fuel payment cut

The Household Support Fund will help struggling households with winter expenses after the government cut winter fuel payments for many pensioners. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
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Ministers launch pension credit campaign after restricting winter fuel payments

The government limits winter fuel payments to pension credit claimants, sparking criticism and concern for vulnerable pensioners' wellbeing. [ more ]
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