Martin Lewis has shared his reaction to Winter Fuel Payment changes and explained the two issues he has with the system.

The TV presenter urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to do more to ensure vulnerable pensioners qualify.

It comes as the Government recently announced a partial U-turn in the policy, with new plans to make more people eligible for the benefit this year.

Previously, all Britons aged over the state pension age of 66 received an annual winter fuel payment of up to £300 to help with heating costs, The Express reports.

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But in 2024, the new Labour Government tightened the eligibility criteria to save money which meant that only pensioners who received means-tested be

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