The boss of Octopus Energy said energy suppliers should “help” the Government and provide extra support to older people who have lost their winter fuel payments. Greg Jackson, who founded Octopus in 2016, told the PA news agency: “We all know there are some people who get the winter fuel allowance who don’t need it… Read More »
The Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) online guidance on GOV.UK shows that people of State Pension age on a low income and receiving a middle or top-rate care component such as Participation Allowance or Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) may be eligible for an additional £81.50… Read More »
Rachel Reeves, who is trying to quell a rebellion against Labour’s winter fuel payment cuts, has said pensioners will be given a £1,700 increase. Writing in The Telegraph ahead of Monday’s crucial vote on the policy, the Chancellor of the Exchequer revealed the Treasury’s forecasts for the expected rise in state pensions over the next… Read More »
Rachel Reeves is under fire for cutting winter fuel payments. via Bloomberg via Bloomberg via Getty Images On May 1st, Keir Starmer He could not be clearer about his stance on whether every pensioner should continue to receive their winter fuel payment from the government. The then leader of the opposition made it clear to… Read More »
Nearly half a million people have signed an online petition organised by Age UK calling on the UK Government to reverse its decision to introduce means testing for Winter Fuel Payments. The charity launched its campaign following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement at the end of July, and the legislation was rushed through parliament on 22… Read More »
The Department for Work and Pensions has revised the list of those eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payment. This follows the announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves that the UK Government is reversing its decision to make annual Winter Fuel Payments means-tested. An online petition set up by Age UK has attracted more than 213,000… Read More »
Nearly one million pensioners are being encouraged to see if they qualify for a £3,900 income boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that will give them access to Winter Fuel Payments. Last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the annual allowance, designed to help with winter heating costs, will no longer be… Read More »
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated the list of people eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment, following the announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves that the UK Government has reversed its decision to make annual Winter Fuel Payments means-tested. Since then, more than 213,000 people have signed an online petition set… Read More »
The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to end the previously implemented universal winter fuel payment for pensioners unless they receive benefits has been described as “too narrow in light of the approaching winter conditions”. Up to £300 payments were made available to everyone over state pension age. However, those retiring from this winter will only… Read More »
Participation Allowance is a benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition. Successful claims can result in payments of either £72.65 or £108.55 per week, depending on the level of… Read More »