9 Million Pensioners to get Winter Fuel Allowance this year
Rachel Reeves announced that Labour are expanding the Winter Fuel Payment to more than nine million eligible pensioners this winter.
Last year, the incoming Labour government had to take some difficult decisions to stabilise the economy with a £22 billion in-year black hole inherited from the Conservative’s mismanagement of your money. Mary received many letters from constituents who told her that setting the threshold at the Pension Credit level was causing hardship for pensioners in Coventry East. She had spoken to ministerial colleagues and argued for an increase in the threshold
The Labour government has announced that all pensioners with an annual income below £35,000 will now be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance. Eligible households with a person under 80 will automatically receive £200 a year this winter. Homes with a person over 80 will receive £300.
Payments are automatic - no one will need to take any action.