The new Labour Government’s decision to effectively axe the Winter Fuel Payment is in line to be a “potential disaster” for millions of pensioners, a landmark report has found. Analysis from Age UK has found that 82 per cent of pensioners living below or just above the poverty line are set to lose up to £300 in energy bill support following the move to means-test the benefit. The charity’s research shows that 10.7 million UK state pensioners will be affected, with nearly a quarter living in poverty or on the brink. Particularly concerning is the impact on vulnerable groups, including 80 per ce…
