Unite Union Challenges Labour's Winter Fuel Payment Cuts in Court

The legal action disputes the government's decision to means-test winter fuel payments, affecting millions of pensioners.

The UK government plans to restrict winter fuel payments to only those pensioners receiving pension credit, impacting around 10 million individuals.
Unite, the largest trade union in Britain, has initiated judicial review proceedings, claiming the policy change is unlawful and harmful.
Labour's decision is part of efforts to address a £22 billion fiscal deficit, with projected savings of £1.5 billion from the cuts.
Unite argues the government bypassed necessary consultations with the Social Security Advisory Committee and failed to assess impacts on disabled and vulnerable people.
The government has until November 7 to respond to Unite's pre-action letter, or the union will seek a High Court review.