Newspaper Round Up: 22nd of May 2025

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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