1.6 million disabled UK pensioners face loss of winter fuel payments due to gov't cuts.

In the UK, 1.6 million disabled pensioners are expected to lose their winter fuel payments due to government cuts, according to the Department for Work and Pensions. The charity Scope is calling for urgent discussions with ministers and plans to raise the issue at Labour's conference. The government maintains that it aims to direct support to those most in need, despite concerns that these cuts will disproportionately affect vulnerable older individuals.

September 15, 2024
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