The Labour government has plans to make the Winter Fuel Payment only available to those on certain means-tested benefits, but the fight is not over, one charity has said

A type of legal claim known as judicial review into the Winter Fuel Payment changes has been launched by Govan Law Centre (GLC) in the Court of Session in Scotland

Pension credit claims have hit almost 75,000 amid Government efforts to boost benefits take-up. Department for Work and Pensions figures released on Friday showed the Government received around 74,400 pension credit claims in the eight weeks since July 29,

A Scottish couple have launched a legal bid to try to overturn the scrapping of the universal winter fuel benefit for all pensioners. Peter and Florence Fanning, from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, are suing the UK and Scottish governments through the Govan Law Centre.

Martin Lewis has shared several lesser-known loopholes that could mean retired people are eligible for pension credit and in turn the Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 - even if their income is above the threshold.

The Winter Fuel Payment is a one-off payment to help with heating costs. Here's all you need to know about eligibility for the benefit

A Scottish couple are seeking to take the Scottish and UK governments to court over the cut to the winter fuel payment.

DWP figures released on Friday show the government received around 74,400 pension credit claims in the eight weeks since July 29, when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced means testing for the winter fuel payment.

Two pensioners are taking legal action against the Scottish and UK governments, arguing that their decision to means test the winter fuel payment is unlawful.

Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, have raised proceedings against the Scottish and UK ministers.