2 hours 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

2 hours 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

2 hours 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

7 hours ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment warning to nearly 800,000 people over State Pension age

Older people who submit a new application for Pension Credit before December 21, 2025 will also be entitled to a backdated Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300.

Events

30 hours ago People over State Pension age need to claim Winter Fuel Payment before deadline next month

Successful new claims for Pension Credit made before December 21 will also qualify for a backdated Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

36 hours ago Labour MSPs 'failed to engage' with UK Government ahead of Budget and Winter Fuel Payment cut

EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Reeves has held no formal meetings with MSPs since Labour was returned to power at the general election in July.

Politics

39 hours ago DWP drive to sign up older Brits for £3,900 pension benefit leaves 760,000 in the cold this winter

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are still missing out on the Pension Credit top-up, which is worth an average of £3900 and qualifies older Brits for help through the Winter Fuel Payment

Economics