55 m. ago Rachel Reeves makes winter fuel payment vow to pensioners after major U

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that millions of pensioners would have the winter fuel allowance restored this year after the Government bowed to pressure to ditch the cut

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55 m. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s tough choices: they are costing the government dearly | Editorial

Austerity-era scepticism runs deep – and Labour’s abstract promises are falling flat as Nigel Farage rises in the pollsThe Labour government’s abrupt U-turn on winter fuel payments – restoring the benefit to more than three-quarters of pensioners – reveals less a change of heart than a sobering realisation in Westminster: after years of austerity, the public no longer gives politicians the benefit of the doubt. The irony is hard to miss. Labour set out to prove that “grown-up” economics means difficult decisions – only to find that once trust is lost, voters won’t accept vague promises without tangible results.It turns out many are sceptical that sacrifices will produce better results for society. That’s why ministers are struggling to justify cuts to disability benefits as a way to “fund” public services – or to convince the public that Britain can’t afford to lift the two-child benefit cap even as ministers claim they will reduce child poverty. There may be more conspicuous retrea...

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1 hour ago Martin Lewis gives his verdict on Labour’s winter fuel payment U

‘I’m very grateful to the Chancellor,’ the personal finance guru said

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2 h. ago Winter fuel payment should be restored for NI pensioners – Lyons

Around 250,000 pensioners in NI were affected when the payment was cut last year in a cost-saving measure by the new Labour government.

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3 h. ago Winter fuel payment: Scottish pensioners could be worse off than those in England and Wales after U

The U-turn was confirmed on Monday by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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3 h. ago Scottish pensioners could be worse off than those in England and Wales after winter fuel payment U

The U-turn was confirmed on Monday

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3 h. ago 9 million pensioners to receive winter fuel payments again this year in Rachel Reeves U

Almost nine out of 11 pensioners who lost the payments last year will have them reinstated — but it is not clear how the government will pay for the move

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3 h. ago Exact date that qualifies state pensioners for DWP Winter Fuel Payments this winter

Eligibility is based on a person's age and where they live during the qualifying week

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4 h. ago Martin Lewis gives his verdict as Rachel Reeves confirms massive U

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has welcomed the Government's U-turn on winter fuel payments after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed millions of pensioners would receive it

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4 h. ago I'm NOT sorry! Reeves refuses to apologise for winter fuel shambles despite restoring payments to millions of pensioners... amid fears of tax hikes to fund U

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that more than three-quarters of older people will get the allowance - worth up to £300 - this winter.

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4 h. ago Rachel Reeves responds after being asked if she will apologise over winter fuel payments U

The £300 payment will now be restored to the vast majority of pensioners who previously received it

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4 h. ago DWP confirms qualifying period for Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 this year

All pensioners in England and Wales will automatically receive the one-off payment this winter.

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5 h. ago HMRC rule means 2 million pensioners could have Winter Fuel payment 'recovered'

The payments will be worth up to £300 and will begin to be paid from later this winter

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5 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment: Labour restores 2025 allowance to millions of pensioners, eligibility

Older people are being urged to check if they qualify under new income rules ❄️

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6 h. ago DWP confirms group that won't have £300 winter fuel payment restored under new rules

After a hugely unpopular decision to strip universal payments and start means-testing pensioners last year, the government has confirmed more people will get support this winter - here is everything you need to know

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6 h. ago Martin Lewis reveals 'one thing surprised him' about Winter Fuel Payment U

Winter Fuel Payments will now be available to all state pensioners in England and Wales who earn under £35,000 a year - and Martin Lewis has published his instant analysis

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6 h. ago Millions of Brits to get up to £300 winter fuel payment in government U

A significant government U-turn means that more than three-quarters of pensioners will receive winter fuel payments this year. Here's what you need to know about the payment

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6 h. ago Who will be eligible for DWP winter fuel payments this winter after government U

Full list of those eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance under new government u-turn surrounding payments

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7 h. ago Rachel Reeves makes statement after reversing Winter Fuel Payment cut

Reeves said there was still “work to do to ensure the sums always add up”

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7 h. ago 9 million pensioners to receive winter fuel payment again this year in Reeves U

Almost nine out of 11 pensioners who lost the payments last year will have them reinstated after Labour suffered a massive political backlash against the decision

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