2 hours ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra payment

There are also 780,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £3,900 annual income top-up.

Economics

2 hours ago 'Pensioners are an easy target': Clashes over winter fuel payment controversy

The decision from the Labour government has had a ripple effect within local authorities trying to support residents, say critics

Economics

2 hours ago Charities unite to challenge Winter Fuel Payment cuts as half a million people sign online petitions

Several charities have launched campaigns calling for Winter Fuel Payment cuts to be scrapped.

Economics

5 hours ago New call for older people on Attendance Allowance to qualify for Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits or providing unpaid care may be eligible for extra Pension Credit payments.

Economics

13 hours ago Jane McDonald leads BOOS against Labour's axing of the winter fuel payment at London Palladium gig

Jane McDonald led a chorus of boos against the Labour's controversial axing of the winter fuel payment after she told how she was cold on stage at the London Palladium on Monday.

Economics

23 hours ago Urgent UN security council meeting called amid pressure on Israel to allow aid into Gaza

UK, France and Algeria call meeting after US warned it would partially cut off military assistance if more aid failed to reach northern GazaThe UK, France and Algeria have called an urgent meeting of the UN security council amid mounting pressure on Israel to respond to a US warning that it would partially cut off military assistance unless humanitarian aid was allowed to flow unhindered into Gaza within 30 days.In a volte face over the weekend, after months of refusing to use US weapons supplies as leverage on Israel, Washington sought commitments to open border crossings that have been kept shut since the beginning of the month. UN aid agencies warned that starving Palestinians were so desperate they are sifting through rubble for food and money. Continue reading...

Events

29 hours ago PMQs Live: Keir Starmer faces grilling on winter fuel cuts and Taylor Swift row

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is dealing with a row over meeting Taylor Swift, as well as questions over the Budget and his decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners

Politics

30 hours ago GMB Pensioner 'thought she'd die' after Winter Fuel struggles left her without heating

Jennie Leggatt, 68, said she was not able to get warm last winter and 'thought she was going to die' as she appeared on Good Morning Britain with Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley

Events

30 hours ago GMB air emotional interview as pensioner fears for life due to heating cuts

Good Morning Britain was joined by two pensioners who shared their fears after the government scrapped the winter fuel allowance, with one saying she 'thought she was going to die'

Society