Over 100,000 people will lose out on the winter fuel payment next year as a result of a hike to the state and private pensions, new analysis shows.

Currently, retirees with income over £35,000 will not receive the winter fuel payment, which is worth up to £300.

As the state pension is expected to rise by 4.7 per cent in April 2026 – in line with wage growth – and many company pensions will increase in line with inflation, assumed to be 4 per cent, it means a large number of retirees’ income will be pushed above this amount. New Feature

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Analysis from LCP suggests that over 100,000 pensioners who are currently able to receive the payment will lose it next winter.

It said a similar effect is likely to be seen for each year that the

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