The Winter Fuel Payment is set to undergo means-testing, with the change set to take effect from November. Brits are being warned that they may have to pay the cash back if they fail to do three things
Brits are being alerted that they could be required to repay £300 unless they comply with one of three specific actions. This development follows changes made to the winter fuel payment scheme.
In July, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the allowance would be restricted to those receiving means-tested benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions , including Pension Credit recipients. The move leaves many state pension-age individuals, already grappling with the cost-of-living increases and spiralling energy bills, at a disadvantage.
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, recently commented on the situation: "If is dead set on pressing ahead, the very least they should do is to greatly expand the numbers of pensioners who will receive a WFP beyond the small group they have so far said will retain it.", reports Birmingham Live.
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