#pension-credit

#pension-credit

Around 780,000 pensioners may lose winter fuel allowance due to not applying for pension credit, according to government analysis.

127,000 London pensioners risk losing winter fuel allowance despite being eligible; they must claim pension credit by December to retain it.

Tower Hamlets is restoring Winter Fuel Allowance payments for 1,500 pensioners, addressing the impact of government cuts amid rising winter temperatures.

Cuts to the winter fuel allowance will increase pensioner poverty significantly in the coming years.

Pensioners must check Winter Fuel Payment eligibility under new rules affecting income thresholds and access to benefits.

Kingston Council is providing urgent winter fuel support to vulnerable pensioners impacted by cuts in government payments.

The Liberal Democrats urge an extension of the winter fuel payment application deadline to protect vulnerable pensioners from missing out.

Rachel Reeves' cut to pensioner winter fuel payments may yield significantly lower savings due to rising claims for pension credit.

Projected savings from cuts to winter fuel payments are undermined by increased pension credit claims, challenging the fiscal strategy.

Kendall advocates for pension credit accessibility for all eligible pensioners, undeterred by financial constraints.

The government aims to save £1.5bn annually by restricting winter fuel payments, raising concerns about its impact on vulnerable pensioners.

The Labour government faces tough decisions regarding winter fuel payments due to financial constraints.