Unite pushes judicial review on Winter Fuel cuts

Published On Nov 28, 2024, 1:42 AM

Unite, a trade union, is pursuing legal action against the UK government to challenge recent cuts to winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners. The government’s cuts, aimed at addressing a £22 billion budget deficit, will impact around 10 million pensioners who do not qualify for Pension Credit, leaving many facing financial difficulties. Critics, including Unite and impacted individuals, argue that the government failed to adequately assess the cuts' impact on pensioners' well-being. The government maintains that millions of pensioners will still see increases in other benefits, such as state pensions. Analysts suggest this issue will continue to garner attention as winter approaches, particularly if regional governments propose alternative support measures.