2025-05-22
Times Front Page 22nd of May 2025
Following a government U-turn, pensioners will now face a year’s delay before receiving winter fuel payments, with Starmer pledging that more people will ultimately benefit from the new arrangement.
2025-05-22
Daily Mirror Front Page 22nd of May 2025
The PM has reversed course on planned winter fuel benefit cuts for pensioners following widespread backlash, but those affected will not know their eligibility until October.
2025-05-22
Guardian Front Page 22nd of May 2025
A partial U-turn has been announced on eligibility for winter fuel support after significant public criticism, with the PM also signalling the likelihood of further revisions to planned cost-cutting measures.
2025-05-22
Daily Mail Front Page 22nd of May 2025
On a difficult day, the Chancellor faced a triple blow as the PM reversed policy on winter fuel, inflation rose sharply, and criticisms of her tax policies escalated, deepening tensions at the top of government.
2025-05-22
Daily Star Front Page 22nd of May 2025
A bereaved mother has urged her late son’s absent friends to come forward and provide evidence in official proceedings, stressing that their testimonies are crucial to clarifying the circumstances surrounding his death.
2025-05-22
Financial Times Front Page 22nd of May 2025
Amid mounting pressure from MPs and recent polling setbacks, Starmer has reversed his stance on winter fuel payments, signalling a significant shift in response to growing concerns over cost-of-living support.
2025-05-22
Independent Front Page 22nd of May 2025
The PM, bowing to pressure from concerned MPs and the public, has abandoned a previous plan to cut winter fuel support and pledged to extend eligibility for more pensioners, aiming to calm growing discontent and reassure voters ahead of the colder months.
2025-05-22
Metro Front Page 22nd of May 2025
Starmer has announced a change of stance on energy bills under pressure from Labour opponents, while the PM has pledged more winter support for older people but has yet to clarify the specifics.
2025-05-22
Daily Telegraph Front Page 22nd of May 2025
Rayner advocates reducing migrant benefits, with leaked details indicating the Deputy PM pressed for tougher restrictions in a heated dispute with the Chancellor.
2025-05-21
Daily Mirror Front Page 21st of May 2025
The government has suspended trade talks with Israel over the escalating strikes in Gaza, with the PM condemning the situation as “intolerable” and demanding immediate humanitarian relief.