Commenting on the announcement that most pensioners are to receive the winter fuel payment again, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Monday): “This is the right thing to do. The government acknowledges it made a mistake. “Restoring the fuel payment to all but the wealthiest pensioners will make a huge difference to anyone who struggled to […]
winter fuel

Commenting on chancellor Rachel Reeves’ commitment to ensure more pensioners qualify for this year’s winter fuel payment, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Pensioners who struggled to keep warm during the cold months for fear of running up huge bills will be pleased the government has listened. “But until it’s clear exactly who is getting their fuel allowance reinstated, many will […]

