The government’s partial U-turn on winter support for older people has prompted renewed calls from senior figures to press for fairer assistance, insisting the campaign for comprehensive provision is far from complete.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rayner advocates reducing migrant benefits, with leaked details indicating the Deputy PM pressed for tougher restrictions in a heated dispute with the Chancellor.