Expert shares essential heating tips as Age UK launches DWP Winter Fuel Payment petition

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Pensioners across the UK are growing increasingly concerned over their upcoming winter bills. It comes after an Age UK petition to save Winter Fuel Payments for struggling pensioners gathered almost 250,000 signatures.

The charity expressed strong opposition to cuts to the payments recently announced by the government. It further warned that Labour will 'potentially jeopardise the health and finance of millions of older people this winter." Only those receiving Pension Credit or another means-tested benefit will be eligible for the payments worth up to £300 during the winter period.

Tom Church, the co-founder of the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk, said: “The impact that this change will likely have on the older generation is devastating.

The past few years have been tough enough financially for many people in this bracket, and this news is sure to be concerning for them. “With this in mind, we wanted to step in to lend a helping hand to those who may be feeling distressed in these uncertain times.” When the heating's on, you don't want that warmth escaping.