Major Winter fuel payment U-turn as millions to get up to £300

Over three-quarters of pensioners will be eligible for winter fuel payments this year, as Rachel Reeves discloses key details of the Government's policy reversal. Pensioners with an income of £35,000 or less in England and Wales will receive the benefit this winter, a significant increase from the current cut-off point of £11,500.

This means that nine million pensioners will now qualify for the winter support. Approximately two million pensioners with incomes exceeding £35,000 will have the payment automatically reclaimed or can choose not to receive it.

Has the Prime Minister has made the right decision to reinstate winter fuel payments to more pensioners? .

Last month, Keir Starmer expressed his desire for more pensioners to be eligible for the assistance, which is worth up to £300. T