Campaigners have criticised a recent reduction in the winter fuel payment, expressing concerns that it leaves pensioners facing difficult choices between heating and eating, and are pressuring Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider the measure.

Pensioners could face increased tax demands on their winter fuel payments, impacting around 120,000 individuals for the first time due to a freeze in the income allowance threshold.

MI5 chief Ken McCallum has highlighted concerns about threats from Russian and Iranian groups, stating the need for increased vigilance against possible plans to disrupt stability in the UK.

Protesters have gathered outside Parliament to oppose the proposed winter fuel payment cuts by Labour, urging leader Keir Starmer to reconsider in a bid to protect the vulnerable during the colder months.