Couple's bid to sue governments over winter fuel payment
A Scottish couple have launched a legal bid to try to overturn the scrapping of the universal winter fuel benefit for all pensioners. Peter and Florence Fanning, from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, are suing the UK and Scottish governments through the Govan Law Centre.
I'm a pensioner having winter fuel payment axed - it's like Keir Starmer wants me to die
A pensioner recovering from major heart surgery has accused Keir Starmer of being oblivious to pensioner's needs with his "callous" removal of the winter fuel payment.
Martin Lewis says court case could mean £300 2024 Winter Fuel Payment will go ahead
Winter Fuel Payment cuts could be delayed to next year as a new court case in Scotland may be able to keep pensioner’s afloat
Pensioners take UK and Scottish governments to court over winter fuel payment cut
Two pensioners are taking legal action against the Scottish and UK governments, arguing that their decision to means test the winter fuel payment is unlawful.
Pensioners in legal action against governments over winter fuel payment cut
Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, have raised proceedings against the Scottish and UK ministers.
Some pensioners are pretty well off. But how many can afford to lose the winter fuel payment?
The governments plan to restrict pensioners winter fuel payment to households getting pension credit has been easily if grudgingly passed by parliament. This was despite a strong case for delaying the move to
Over 10,000 over-80s in Powys could lose winter fuel payment
Over 10,000 over 80s in Powys could lose their winter fuel payment, analysis by a rival political party shows. Recently released government statistics have revealed that 10,728 of those aged over 80 in Powys are at risk of losing their Winter Fuel Payments due to the government cuts.
Labour conference backs call to reverse winter fuel payment cut
The Unite leader made a powerful plea to change the controversial cut to some pensioners’ winter fuel payment.
Labour Party Faces Backlash Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Labour Party members voted against Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to limit winter fuel payments for the elderly. The move, aimed at stabilizing the economy, has sparked controversy. Union leader Sharon Graham criticized the decision,
Pensioners fight back against Winter Fuel Payment cuts as elderly couple take Scottish and British Governments to court
A pair of pensioners are looking to take both the Scottish and British Governments to court over their controversial Winter Fuel Payment cuts. Peter and Florence Fanning, from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire,
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Acton-based 1 Oak Home Care launches heated blanket fund-raising appeal to help people stay warm at home after Winter Fuel payment cuts
A fund-raising campaign to support vulnerable elderly people over the cold winter months has been launched, in response to ...
SNP blasts Labour for 'frittering away' money on nuclear plant instead of winter fuel payment
The party's energy spokesperson Dave Doogan said Labour "is more concerned with funding needless nuclear projects... than it ...
Union head calls on UK's Starmer to reverse winter fuel payment limits
The head of one of Britain's biggest trade unions will call on Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday to overturn his Labour ...
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DWP eligibility for Winter Fuel Payment and Christmas bonus - full list
The Winter Fuel Payment and Christmas bonus will be made available to a wide range of people Millions of individuals on ...