The changes announced to the Winter Fuel Payment will inevitably create further problems for the Government, as millions of pensioners will be forced to tighten their belts with the loss of this payment. Following the announcement by Rachel Reeves, millions of pensioners will now find they are not eligible for Winter Fuel Payments this year as the criteria has been altered. The payment will now be means tested meaning only those on certain benefits such as Pension Credit will be eligible. Despite the public outcry following the change, the Chancellor’s decision will free up some cash for other…
