Pensioners

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 keirstarmer winterfuelpayment pensioners costofliving labourparty welfarereform pmqs economicrecovery fuelsupport benefitcuts

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a significant shift in the government’s approach to winter fuel payments for pensioners. After earlier denying any plans to reverse recent cuts, Starmer revealed in Parliament … Read More

Thursday, May 8, 2025 starmer labour winterfuelpayments pensioners elections reformuk austerity campaigners politics ukgovernment

Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure within his own party after firmly ruling out reversing the cuts to winter fuel payments that affect millions of pensioners. Labour MPs and campaigners alike warn that refusing to … Read More

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 pensioners tv licences government petition retirement age bbc parliament free concessions petition taxpayer funding

A government petition advocating for free TV licences for all individuals over the age of 66 has garnered substantial support, with tens of thousands of signatures. Presently, only over-75s who receive Pension Credit, or have … Read More