Chancellor Reinstates Winter Fuel Payments for Majority of Pensioners

Policy reversal restores annual subsidy of up to £300 for about 2 million retirees

10 June 2025 · 11:00 UTC

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the restoration of winter fuel payments for most pensioners, reversing a previous policy decision.

The move will reinstate an annual subsidy of up to £300 for approximately 2 million retirees, aiming to alleviate financial pressures amid rising energy costs.