The UK government has reversed its decision to cut the winter fuel payment, now allowing around nine million pensioners with incomes under £35,000 to receive the benefit, instead of the previous eligibility tied to pension credits. Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated this change aims to ensure that low-income pensioners are not excluded, while allowing those who do not need the payment to opt out. The decision follows backlash from the earlier policy and is expected to provide reassurance to older individuals facing winter heating costs.
