A petition to protect the Winter Fuel Payment from being means-tested is within 6,000 signatures of reaching its target. In July, the new Labour Government’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the energy bill benefit will be reserved for those on low income who are claiming benefits. In response, Age UK launched the “Save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners” petition with the goal of reaching 400,000 signatures. Under the Winter Fuel Payment, every pensioner is entitled to up to £300 in energy bill support every winter. However, with the recently announced changes, pensioners wil…