Winter fuel allowance axe to leave 100,000 more pensioners in poverty
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall revealed the estimate for the impact of the controversial policy in a letter to MPs.
19 Nov 16:20 · Mail Online
50,000 extra pensioners set to fall into poverty after Winter Fuel Payment cut
Liz Kendall revealed tens of thousands of older Britons will fall into relative poverty due to the up to £300 in energy bill support being means-tested.
19 Nov 16:27 · Birmingham Live
Households who use fireplace to keep warm in UK snow face £1,300 fine
The Labour Party government confirmed that households may be required to pay a penalty of up to £300 if their chimney releases smoke in a smoke control area.
19 Nov 17:06 · Birmingham Live
DWP admits winter fuel allowance cut will leave 100,000 more 'in poverty'
New rules introduced in the Labour Party budget means many pensioners will no longer get the payment which is worth up to £300
19 Nov 17:16 · TeessideLive
DWP makes bombshell admission over scrapping £300 Winter Fuel Payments
According to the DWP ’s modelling, around 50,000 more pensioners will be pushed into absolute poverty in each year from 2024/25 to 2029/30 as a result of the winter fuel payment cuts
19 Nov 17:45 · Birmingham Live
Winter fuel cut to put 50,000 into poverty next year
Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.
19 Nov 17:59 · BBC News
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