Around seven in 10 disabled pensioners living in the UK will lose their Winter Fuel Payments this winter, according to Government documents quietly released late last night. The Department for Work and Pensions published its Equity Analaysis of winter fuel payment cuts on friday night, revealing the impact of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to means-test the energy bill benefit. The new Labour Government has came under fire from campaigners, finance experts and its own MPs to effectively axe the up to £300 in financial assistance. Previously a universal benefit, it estimated that around 10 …