More than 270,000 pensioners have been refused Pension Credit after putting forward a claim over the last five years, according to a Freedom of Information (FoI) request. Research conducted by wealth management firm Quilter suggests that thousands of state pensioners are likely to miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment as a result. Yesterday (September 10), the Labour Government was successful in voting through a motion in the House of Commons to means-test the energy bill benefit which is worth up to £300. In July, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the administration’s intention to link eligibi…