More than nine million pensioners are finally set to receive Winter Fuel Payments again this year after a major reversal by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The change means anyone over state pension age earning £35,000 or less will get up to £300 to help stay warm through the colder months.
This U-turn comes after months of mounting pressure and a campaign led by the Express calling for the payments to be brought back. The decision is expected to cost around £1.25 billion across England and Wales, and while it’s not a full return to the old system, it’s a significant step, reported the Express.
