More than 213,000 people from across Great Britain have signed an online petition created by Age UK urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reverse the decision to make annual Winter Fuel Payments means-tested.
Shortly after the announcement on July 29, the charity launched a campaign to help protect millions of State Pensioners set to miss out on seasonal heating support this year.
The one-off payment is worth between £100 and £300, however for the past two years it has been worth a lot more - up to £600 - due to the addition of the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment.
It’s important to be aware that only people aged over 80 receive the £300 Winter Fuel Payment, most pensioner households receive £200.
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