14 h. ago Pensioners told who 'won't get Winter Fuel Payments' under new rule changes

The Government has announced a U-turn on the winter fuel allowance following a backlash over unpopular cuts last year which took money away from 10 million pensioners

Economics

20 h. ago Bereaved families invited to join scenic Callander walk in memory of loved ones

Organised by charity volunteers, the event at the Bracklinn Falls is for The Compassionate Friends, the organisation which supports those who have lost a child.

Politics

25 h. ago Pensioners who 'still won't get Winter Fuel Payments' after new rules announced

The Government has announced a U-turn on the winter fuel allowance following a backlash over unpopular cuts last year which took money away from 10 million pensioners

Economics

37 h. ago Labour's 'winter fuel death tax': Tens of thousands of grieving families could be hounded to pick up their dead elderly relative's HMRC bill

The families of dead pensioners could be hounded by the taxman under Labour's winter fuel payments U-turn, it emerged yesterday.

Events

40 h. ago State pensioners born in certain years given immediate Winter Fuel Payment increase

The payment is worth £100 more depending on when you were born

Economics

42 h. ago Families of dead pensioners could be chased by taxman to recoup winter fuel payment

'Unforeseen consequence' of Treasury’s plans to restore the payments as a universal benefit would see a six-month lag - and some pensioners could die during that time

Economics

44 h. ago Mirror Daily Digest: Top stories from 'dangerous' Ryanair flight to free school meals

In this Thursday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from Romeo Beckham's split from his girlfriend, to even more Winter Fuel Payments updates

Politics

50 h. ago Bereaved families of dead pensioners ‘could be pursued by taxman to recoup winter fuel payments’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that millions more elderly Britons will receive the allowance this year in a major U-turn

Economics

51 h. ago Forcing rich pensioners to pay back winter fuel allowance would be tax ‘nightmare’, Reeves warned

Chancellor expected to reinstate universal winter fuel payments - but claw grants back from some through higher taxes

Events

52 h. ago Martin Lewis shares 'key message' after major Winter Fuel Payment U

Speaking at an event in Rochdale, Greater Manchester yesterday, Reeves told reporters that "more people will get Winter Fuel Payment this winter", adding that further details will be announced "as soon as we possibly can"

Politics

52 h. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments will not be issued to all pensioners this year

The UK Government has not yet set out who will now qualify for payments of between £200 and £300.

Economics

52 h. ago Winter fuel payments could be returned to ALL pensioners this year but some will repay it

The Treasury is reportedly looking at linking the payments to people's incomes instead of pension credit, which could mean the universal benefit is restored then recouped

Economics

67 h. ago Martin Lewis sends warning message to chancellor after DWP Winter Fuel Payment update

Rachel Reeves announced that changes to the eligibility criteria for the benefit will be revealed in the coming weeks

Events

2 d. ago Badenoch challenges Starmer at PMQs over winter fuel payment U

Tory leader says PM should apologise to pensioners and asks how U-turn will be fundedReeves says her changes to the fiscal rules last year will make more investment possible.The decisions that we made in October mean that, for the first time, the Treasury actually takes account of the benefits and not just the costs of investment, and together, the fiscal rules mean that, unlike our predecessors, we will not be balancing the books by cutting investment.And that is why we can increase investment by over £113bn more than the last government plans, meaning public investment will be at its highest sustained level since the 1970s.I have had to say no to things that I want to do too, but that is not because of my fiscal rules. It is the result of 14 years of Conservative maltreatment of our public services, our public realm and of our economy. Continue reading...

Politics

2 d. ago UK politics live: Starmer accused of chaos after Reeves gives winter fuel payment U

Tory leader insists PM should apologise to pensioners ahead of reversing unpopular policy

Politics

2 d. ago What is the winter fuel payment? Rachel Reeves confirms more pensioners will qualify this year

Payments are made to help ease the burden of paying for heating bills

Economics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves winter fuel payments: Chancellor provides update on who will get allowance and when

Rachel Reeves has provided an update on the previously announced U-turn on winter fuel payments.

Politics

3 d. ago Winter fuel payment bombshell for OAPs as more to get cash, says under

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said that ministers have "listened to the concerns" about the controversial decision to means test the annual payments

Economics

3 d. ago More pensioners WILL get fuel payments this winter... but Labour admits not everyone will be eligible and ministers won't say how they will pay for it

Chancellor Rachel Reeves this morning said planned changes to the means-testing of winter fuel payments would be in place ahead of the colder months.

Politics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves issues major DWP Winter Fuel Payment update in U

The Chancellor was quizzed about changes to the threshold during a press conference in Rochdale this morning

Politics