
Daily Mirror Front Page 10th of June 2025
7.5 million people will once again receive winter fuel payments after a dramatic policy shift, providing essential help for those facing rising energy costs.
7.5 million people will once again receive winter fuel payments after a dramatic policy shift, providing essential help for those facing rising energy costs.
In a major policy reversal, the Chancellor has decided to restore winter fuel support to pensioners on incomes of up to £35,000—benefitting around nine million people—although critics worry about the economic implications ahead of the forthcoming spending review.
Ministers have reversed proposed restrictions on winter fuel payments for pensioners on lower incomes, prompting fresh scrutiny over how the Chancellor will secure funding for this significant policy U-turn.
Labour has announced a £14bn package for nuclear power, aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and accelerating the drive towards net-zero emissions through new power stations and small modular reactors.
In a dramatic climbdown, Labour reinstated the winter fuel payment for pensioners earning under £35,000, with Reeves refusing to apologise for the earlier cut and the PM facing criticism for claiming the move was now feasible thanks to the party’s handling of the economy.
Ed Miliband is allocating £14 billion to bolster nuclear power, aiming to safeguard the country’s energy supply and mitigate the risk of blackouts through more dependable alternatives.
A new decision means pensioners earning under £35,000 will see expanded winter fuel support, with Labour MPs cautioning that lessons must be learned to avoid similar missteps when reforming disability benefits.
After nearly 300 days of persistent lobbying, Rachel Reeves has restored the winter fuel payment to nine million OAPs, prompting criticism over the lack of an apology.
Critics label the Chancellor’s reversal on winter fuel support as humiliating, as the annual boost is reinstated for nine million pensioners but faces accusations of creating tax traps and cuts to fund it.
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Winter fuel payments have been restored for pensioners, excluding only the wealthiest, while nuclear energy secures record support, reflecting a renewed emphasis on easing living costs and bolstering long-term energy strategy.