Around 10 million pensioners will lose out on winter fuel payments this winter because of Labour’s decision to means-test the benefit, restricting it to those who qualify for pension credit. The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual payment of up to £300 to help with heating costs during the colder months. Winter fuel payments were created in 1997 to help everyone above state pension age with their winter heating bills. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves announced that winter 2024 will be the first time that pensioners in England and Wales will not be eligible for the payment.

According to the government's own analysis, around 780,000 eligible pensioners in England and Wales are expected to lose their winter fuel allowance because they have not applied for benefits to which they are entitled.

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