The Latest Breaking News from the Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Winter Fuel Payments to match UK's after U-turn, John Swinney says

No pensioner in Scotland will receive less in their Winter Fuel Payment than they would south of the Border, John Swinney has said

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025

Claims for pension credit increase by 145 per cent after Winter Fuel Payment cut

Claims for pension credit have increased by 145 perc cent since the Government announced it would means test the winter fuel payment, figures…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024

Anas Sarwar says he isn't 'playing politics' with Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has insisted he isn’t “playing politics” over the Winter Fuel Payment despite urging the Scottish Government to bring it back in…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024

UK and Scottish governments facing legal action on Winter Fuel Payment

The UK and Scottish governments are facing legal action over their decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2024

Unearthed Rachel Reeves clips undermines her own Winter Fuel Payment claim

LABOUR – at least the UK lot – have been at pains to ensure everyone knows they never wanted to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for millions of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2024

Universal Winter Fuel Payments to be axed in Scotland – find out if you're affected

LABOUR cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment mean the benefit will no longer be universal and will now only apply to some pensioners.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

What do Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts mean for people in Scotland?

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has cut the Winter Fuel Payment in a bid to make up what she calls a £22 billion “black hole” in the UK’s finances…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024