North London council to replace winter fuel payments for low-income pensioners

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners who are eligible for the winter fuel payment will lose out under the new rules (PA) - (PA Wire)

Harrow Council has vowed to “replace” the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners after Labour’s controversial decision to scrap the support for millions.

The north London council said it will support those who are in receipt of council tax support but not eligible for pension credit.