
Winter fuel payment claims skyrocket after Labour changes – with half rejected
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pensioners have been racing to secure the winter fuel payment, new statistics show, as the massive rise in the number of applications since Labour’s changes is revealed. “Because the process of applying for Pension Credit requires you to fill in a relatively comprehensive form you wouldn’t bother unless you really need the money, so these statistics also reflect the acute concern felt by many older people at the loss of their Winter Fuel Payment. open image in gallery Around 150,000 people have applied for pension credit since the Chancellor announced the means testing of the winter fuel payment This means that any pensioner in receipt of the full rate of new State Pension is ineligible. “With the 21 December approaching, my message is clear: check if you are eligible for Pension Credit and if you are then apply, as it unlocks a range of benefits including the Winter Fuel Payment.”
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Winter fuel payment: Pensioners waiting over 100 days as Labour changes DWP rules
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Unite union launches legal action against government over winter fuel payment cuts
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37% of older people ‘will find it hard to manage without winter fuel payment’
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Keir Starmer warned that elderly people ‘are going to die’ as fears mount over winter fuel cuts
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It makes sense to make winter fuel payment change, says Sir Keir Starmer
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Winter fuel payments cut will drive 100,000 more pensioners into poverty, minister admits
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Thousands forced into poverty by winter fuel squeeze, Government estimates
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Winter fuel allowance axe will leave an extra 100,000 pensioners in poverty, ministers admit
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Labour facing legal challenge over winter fuel payments cut
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How to claim Winter Fuel Payment and when is the deadline to apply?
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Shock analysis shows four in every five pensioners struggling with money will see winter fuel payment cut
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Robber Reeves! Angry pensioners protest outside Parliament outside Westminster demand Labour reverse decision to strip 10 million OAPs of winter fuel payment
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Charities concerned over limiting winter fuel payments as energy prices rise
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Rachel Reeves warned winter fuel payment cuts won’t save as much money as expected
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Charities concerned over limiting winter fuel payments as energy prices rise
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Labour conference backs call to reverse winter fuel payment cut
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