80 minutes ago BBC caller confronts Keir Starmer over winter fuel payment cuts: ‘Elderly people will die’

Sir Keir Starmer was confronted by a BBC radio listener who warned him that "elderly people are going to die" following cuts to winter fuel allowance.

Events

86 minutes ago Keir Starmer warned elderly people ‘are going to die’ as fears mount over winter fuel cuts

Keir Starmer was confronted during a round of local radio interviews by a listener named Maxine who said ‘we just can’t keep warm’ and that ‘elderly people are literally going to die’

Events

1 hour ago It makes sense to make winter fuel payment change, says Sir Keir Starmer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves limited access to the benefit, worth up to £300, in a cost-saving measure, as she sought to repair the nation’s finances.

Politics

2 hours ago Exact date people on Carer’s Allowance to receive extra £288 payment next month

More than 80,000 people in Scotland will receive the Carer Support Allowance payment in December.

Economics

4 hours ago 'Devastating' energy price cap hike sparks calls for urgent bills support and return of winter fuel payment

Labour government urged to slash energy costs for Scots and reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment for all pensioners with bills to rise again on New Year's Day.

Economics

7 hours ago New petition calls for State Pension age compensation scheme for WASPI women

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for a State Pension age compensation scheme to be in place by March 21, 2025.

Politics

14 hours ago Locals were 'kept in the dark' over plans to open viral asylum seeker hotel despite councillors being given three weeks' notice by the Home Office

More than 6,000 people have signed a petition saying the Cresta Court Hotel in Altrincham, Greater Manchester is unsuitable for housing migrants.

Society

25 hours ago People over State Pension age with heart issues could be due up to £434 each month

More than 118,000 people over State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance support for a heart condition.

Economics

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

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £3,900 annual income top-up.

Economics