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Nov 28, 2024 · The removal of the winter fuel allowance has left nearly 10 million pensioners without an automatic right to the payment, worth up to £300, after Labour Chancellor Rachel …

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Jul 30, 2024 · Millions of pensioners are set to "really struggle" this winter as the government plans to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300. ... who badly need the money to …

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Nov 23, 2024 · Widower Bob Smith, 77, is one of 10 million pensioners who will lose £300 this winter because he does not qualify for pension credit. Instead, he uses his local warm bank. …

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Nov 27, 2024 · The number of pensioners in receipt of the payment is expected to fall by around 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million. Age UK is urging those on a low income to check …

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Jul 30, 2024 · Millions of pensioners will “really struggle” this winter following Labour’s plan to axe the Winter Fuel Payment worth up to £300.

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Nov 26, 2024 · Support is available for those struggling. The warm home discount is a £150 reduction on bills, for those who receive either universal credit, housing benefit, or the …

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Dec 1, 2024 · Roughly 10 million pensioners will not receive the 2024 winter fuel payment which is due to changes in its eligibility rule.. This means that millions of struggling pensioners won't …

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How many pensioners will not receive pension credit this winter?

It estimates that 2.5 million pensioners who badly need the money to stay warm this winter will not receive it and will be in serious trouble as a result. Independent Age chief executive Joanna Elson said limiting the payment to a small group of retired people who qualify for Pension Credit means “far too many older people fall through the cracks”. ...

How many older people are still receiving pension payments this winter?

The government said it was supporting older people and one million pensioners were still receiving the payment this winter. Bosses at warm hubs across the city said they had seen a rise in older people relying on their services since changes were made to the allowance. ...

How many pensioners will still receive Winter Fuel Payment?

“Over a million pensioners will still receive the winter fuel payment, and our drive to boost pension credit take up has already seen a 152% increase in claims. ...

Are pensioners in for a 'disappointing' winter?

Caroline Abrahams, of charity AgeUK, warns that pensioners are in for a “disappointing” winter. She says: “Older people, struggling without their winter fuel payment, who were praying for a reduction in energy prices to help them in the New Year, will be bitterly disappointed. ...

Why are pensioners so anxious this winter?

Whether it’s pensioners struggling to pay their bills on their fixed low incomes, or people in their fifties in poorly paid jobs, or out of the labour market altogether due to ill health, caring responsibilities or unemployment, anxiety about making ends meet and getting through this winter is incredibly widespread. ...

How will the pension age winter heating payment change affect pensioners?

Crucially, this rule change will impact every pensioner in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and those residing overseas. This also signifies a delay in the launch of Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, the devolved benefit set to replace Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners in Scotland, until winter 2025/26. ...