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Martin Lewis issues passionate plea to Rachel Reeves to change winter fuel payment rules ahead of Budget next week
MARTIN Lewis has issued a passionate plea to Rachel Reeves to change winter fuel payment rules ahead of the Budget next week.
The consumer expert appeared as a guest on the The Rest is Money podcast this week and revealed what he thinks the government needs to do in the statement on Wednesday.
Martin revealed that he has had two meetings with Chancellor Rachel Reeves since Labour came into power.
His main concern is the changes to the winter fuel payment rules which were announced in the summer.
In July the Government announced the payment would become means-tested meaning only those on certain benefits are eligible.
This includes those on income support, tax credits, Universal Credit, and largely Pension Credit.
This means that around 10million pensioners will no longer get the cash, which can be worth up to £300.
Martin said he believes the Chancellor is “listening” to his thoughts.
He said: “I wrote an open letter to the Chancellor that mirrors my thoughts – the difficult bit is I can’t tell you what she’s saying back to me although she is listening.
“Clearly on winter fuel payment, I think they need to do some adaption and we need to see some mitigation coming into the Budget.
“For me, I have no problem getting rid of the universality of the winter fuel payment – millionaires don’t need it.”
Outling the issues he has with the move, he said firstly that the level of means-testing at an income of £11,400 a year is too low – and that it should be higher than that, closer to the “early £20,000s”.
The second point, and what he says is probably the more “urgent and difficult one”, is that he thinks the method of means testing is wrong.
Martin explained: “Because pension credit – something I’ve been trying to shout about for the last decade – is a benefit that we currently think around 800,000 of the poorest in society do not claim.
“They are entrenched into not claiming often due to mental capacity or dementia type issues or the 240-page form.
“So we are to use a critically underclaimed benefit to be the means-test – is something I have a real problem with.”
He added that he has spoken with the government both “publicly and privately” on this and that even if it managed to cut the number to 700,000, that’s still hundreds of thousands of people who are the most vulnerable earning under £11,400 who will lose winter fuel payment.
What is the Winter Fuel Payment?
Consumer reporter Sam Walker explains all you need to know about the payment.
The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free benefit designed to help cover the cost of heating through the colder months.
Most who are eligible receive the payment automatically.
Those who qualify are usually told via a letter sent in October or November each year.
If you do meet the criteria but don’t automatically get the Winter Fuel Payment, you will have to apply on the government’s website.
You’ll qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment this winter if:
- you were born on or before September 23, 1958
- you lived in the UK for at least one day during the week of September 16 to 22, 2024, known as the “qualifying week”
- you receive Pension Credit, Universal Credit, ESA, JSA, Income Support, Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit
If you did not live in the UK during the qualifying week, you might still get the payment if both the following apply:
- you live in Switzerland or a EEA country
- you have a “genuine and sufficient” link with the UK social security system, such as having lived or worked in the UK and having a family in the UK
But there are exclusions – you can’t get the payment if you live in Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain.
This is because the average winter temperature is higher than the warmest region of the UK.
You will also not qualify if you:
- are in hospital getting free treatment for more than a year
- need permission to enter the UK and your granted leave states that you can not claim public funds
- were in prison for the whole “qualifying week”
- lived in a care home for the whole time between 26 June to 24 September 2023, and got Pension Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Payments are usually made between November and December, with some made up until the end of January the following year.
Pensioners still left out in the cold
Martin outlined the calculations “And if we look at the maths of what’s going on here and we actually look at the numbers of winter fuel payment, energy bills this year will be around £100 lower than last year from the October to March period, so you’re £100 up.
“But last year, you got the cost of living payment of £300, so now you’re £200 down, plus if you take away winter fuel on top of that – which is either £200 if you’re under 80 or £300 if you’re over – you’re now £400 to £500 down.”
While the triple lock uprating of the state pension will boost payments for some people next year, Martin believes because it’s so few people it won’t make a difference.
This is because: “the number that is stated is the full new state pension which is around £460 it’s going to go up – but first of all only 1 in 4 pensioners are on the ‘new’ state pension – 3 in 4 are on the ‘old’ state pension – which as it’s smaller is seeing an uplift of around £100 less.
“And second the word ‘full’ – you only get that if you have your full National Insurance contributions and by definition, most people eligible for pension credit do not have their full National Insurance contributions so their rise will be proportionately less than the £360 odd figure.”
Martin pointed out that after adding all of this up, those 780,000 pensioners missing out on pension credit will “almost certainly be materially worse off” this year despite the triple lock increase in April.
He expressed his disappointment with the decision: “I just feel and I’ve never phrased it this way but I’ll be honest because this is a different type of podcast – I just find it quite difficult that it is Labour doing this.
“I can’t understand why Labour is allowing 780,000 of the poorest and most vulnerable pensioners that they believe should get the winter fuel payment to not get it.”
He then explained that a potential “workable but imperfect” solution he had suggested to the government is the payments should be given to those on pension credit, as well as those pensioners in council tax bands A to C
This would cover off around 80 to 90% of those who are the poorest pensioners, he said.
Martin explained: “It wouldn’t save the government as much, would be between £1 and £1.2billion as opposed to £1.8billion, but the great thing about council tax is you’re either in band A to C or you’re not – you’re either a pensioner or you’re not – it’s a very easy means test.
“I am hopeful, that Rachel will put some form of increased mitigation measures in – she’s never going to U-turn.”
The Sun’s Winter Fuel S.O.S Campaign
THE Sun’s Winter Fuel SOS Campaign is here to support households during these challenging times.
Due to government cutbacks, ten million pensioners are set to lose the £300 Winter Fuel Payment.
Since opening our phone lines to thousands of pensioners in October, we remain dedicated to providing tips and advice on how to stretch your finances further.
That’s why we have partnered with the poverty charity Turn2Us to launch a free benefits checker, helping you ensure that you are claiming all the benefits to which you are entitled.
Don’t miss our latest Sun Money coverage, which includes essential information on key deadlines, applying for support, and everything you need to know about Pension Credit.
If you have a story to share or wish to get in touch with our team, please email us at money-sm@news.co.uk.
What Martin Lewis would like to see in the Budget
As well as the changes to the winter fuel payment eligibility rules, Martin also briefly outlined each of the things he would like to see discussed in the Budget.
- Carer’s Allowance – taper needed to avoid thousands having to pay back benefits due to earning slightly over
- LISA penalty – removal of the fine if you buy a property above the £450,000 limit
- Standing charges – standing charges on energy need to be reformed
- Tax-free childcare – name needs to be changed as too difficult to understand, should be called the “working parent childcare top-up”
- Smart meters – regulations need to change so that companies are fined based on those which are working, not installations
- High-income child benefit charge – needs to be a household assessment rather than an individual assessment
- Mortgage prisoners – need to bring help in for the 200,000 affected
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Major building society to axe key service affecting 120,000 customers – are you one of them?
THOUSANDS of elderly customers at a major building society risk being left behind after it confirmed it is axing a key service.
In an email to customers, Nationwide said that its Loyalty Saver account holders will no longer be able to use a passbook to manage their savings account.
These savings accounts are reserved for customers who have used the bank for many years and often reward them with top interest rates.
Nationwide announced that it was axing passbooks in July but it had not yet confirmed the exact date it would do so until now.
Passbooks provide a vital lifeline to thousands of older customers who are unable to bank online or by mobile app.
The books are issued by a bank or building society and allow the account holder to keep a physical record of how much money they have paid in and taken out of their account.
They can also be useful if you want to limit impulse spending as there are a lot more steps to take with each transaction.
In spite of this, Nationwide has confirmed that they will be axed from February 6, 2025.
But as more banks move towards digital banking they have decided to stop offering passbooks.
Barclays and Santander both decided to scrap passbook savings accounts, which are no longer available to new customers.
Meanwhile, Nationwide has already stopped offering new passbook accounts to customers.
The building society said only 2% of its 16 million customers still use passbooks, which is equivalent to around 120,000 people.
Dennis Reed, a campaigner at Silver Voices, said: “Here is another example of a finance company telling older customers to get lost, we can’t be bothered with you.
“The local building society branch with a trusty passbook provides a good, friendly and safe banking service.
“We have no objection to digital banking, which has its advantages, but there should always be a face to face non-digital alternative available.”
What did Nationwide tell customers?
Nationwide said: “After February 6, 2025, if you had a passbook you won’t be able to use it anymore.
Why are banks making changes to fees and services?
The Sun’s consumer editor Lynsey Barber explains what’s going on.
Banks can make changes to the services and fees they offer at any time, and will usually tell customers directly when it affects them.
This could be the fee for a bank account, or the types of perks or services it offers, or even ditching a product altogether.
But there has recently been a flurry of changes at several banks and building societies, and that’s likely down to something known as the Consumer Duty.
The new rules came in last year and mean that financial institutions are obliged to follow certain rules that better protect customers.
Insiders say that the recent flurry of changes likely follow a review of what they offer consumers in light of this new duty.
These rules are fairly loose, and there’s no suggestion that any changes have been made because they are doing anything wrong. But there’s always room for improvement.The main aim is to act in good faith towards customers, avoid foreseeable harm and support customers to pursue their financial objectives.
In practice this means things like making sure that communications with customers, and terms and conditions, are clear and jargon-free. And that what a customer pays for a product or service is “reasonable” when compared to the benefits the product or service offers.
Another reason for changes may be that the business itself is going in a different direction. For example several supermarkets have sold off their banking arms to concentrate on their core business of selling groceries.
A long period of historically low interest rates has been good for business, but the financial landscape has changed as interest rates have gone up.
This means some products and services may no longer be cost effective or viable to offer from a business point of view.
There may sometimes be specific reasons given for a change. For example Nationwide has hiked fees on its FlexPlus account from £13 a month to £18, blaming rising insurance costs (the account offers policy perks).
What changes have come in recently?
Barclays has changed the way it calculates minimum credit card repayments and the APR on offer for some customers. It will no longer offer cashback via It’s Rewards account.
Metro Bank will no longer offer credit cards and has introduced a fee on all debit card transactions abroad.
Lloyds Banking Group, which runs Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland shook up it’s overdraft fees, and axed fees for withdrawing money from cash machines abroad on its silver and platinum accounts.
“But you can still manage your account in a branch, if that’s what you like to do.”
It also told customers that their account details and the way they use their account will change.
For example, customers may be given a new sort code and account number.
It confirmed that the changes will not affect the customer’s interest rate.
Automatic payments, such as direct debits, which enter their savings account each month will not be impacted.
Can I still bank in branch?
Customers will still be able to manage their account at one of the bank’s branches.
Nationwide has pledged to keep branches open in every town and city where it currently has one until 2028.
Paper bank account statements can also be provided in store.
The bank has also launched a new savings wallet, which comes with its branch savings account.
Nationwide said: “If you like using your passbook and would prefer something similar to keep track of your savings, we may have another branch savings account that could be right for you.
“It comes with a savings wallet that has a pocket for mini statements and a card.”
For more information about the account visit your local branch.
You need to be a permanent UK resident to open one of these accounts.
Customers can also manage their account through internet banking or via the Nationwide banking app.
It is understood that the company will be taking on temporary staff to help with the transition from the old passbooks to the new savings wallets.
The news comes after Nationwide announced that it was axing passbooks in July.
At the time Nationwide said that it wants to “modernise” passbooks next year, with the process expected to take seven months.
A Nationwide spokesperson said: “We are modernising passbooks rather than removing them, but while they are changing, banking in branch isn’t.
“We are maintaining the benefits our passbook customers value most – face-to-face service and having a physical record of transactions.
“As the UK’s largest building society, we are investing in our systems so we can offer the products and services our customers expect from a modern mutual.”
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Arthur J Gallagher & Co buys investment consulting firm
Global insurance brokerage Arthur J Gallagher & Co has acquired London-based investment consulting firm, Redington Ltd.
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Redington provides investment, research and technology services to pension funds, wealth managers and institutional investor clients primarily in the UK.
Following the acquisition, Redington CEO Sylvia Pozezanac and her team will remain in their current location.
They will report to David Piltz, head of Gallagher’s UK employee benefits and HR consulting operations.
Patrick Gallagher Jr, chairman and CEO of Gallagher Insurance, said: “As a leader in the investment consulting space, Redington brings exceptional talent and represents a fantastic cultural fit.
“Their deep capabilities in modelling and investment market research will enhance our existing consulting services and help our clients achieve superior financial security outcomes.”
Arthur J Gallagher & Co is a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm.
The US-based brokerage provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
The Redington acquisition is the latest it has made in the UK corporate advisory space. It recently acquired Buck UK, an employer solution business.
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Cheapest places for a pint of beer revealed including lovely town where you’ll pay just £2
BEER lovers who hanker for the days when a pint cost just £2 should head to Wrexham, a study found.
Famous for its football club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, it tops the table for budget bevvies.
It comes after official data released this month showed the average price for a pint of lager in the UK was £4.79 – a staggering 140% pricier than the same tipple in the Welsh city.
The last time British drinkers parted with an average of £2 for a pint of beer was in the year 2000, Office for National Statistics figures show.
Next best value spot for a pub crawl in 2024 is Bury, Greater Manchester, where a pint of beer is typically priced £2.75.
Nearby Bolton (£3.10), Blackpool, Lancs (£3.25) and Kilmarnock in Ayrshire, Scotland (£3.25) round off the big five savers for ale fans.
North of the Border beer hotspots Dunfermline and Glenrothes, where pub-goers can blow the froth off a cold one for just £3.40, Hull, East Yorks (£3.47), Northampton (£3.50) and Scottish town Ayr (£3.50) complete the top 10.
The data, collated by hospitality supply firm Alliance Online, covers draught lager, other keg beers, and traditional cask real ale.
Researchers found the cheapest pint in Wrexham at Wetherspoon watering hole The Elihu Yale, where a pint of Bud Light or Worthington’s Creamflow was £1.99, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Red Dragons’ STōK Racecourse stadium.
While landlady at The Long Pull, Lisa Lock, said: “Cost of living is a big one for the whole industry, but we manage to keep our prices as low as possible and the customers keep coming back.”
Elsewhere, Glyn’s Bar, where Wrexham supporters enjoy matchday bevvies, said it served pints for just £2.30 on Thursdays.
The report said: “The Welsh city of Wrexham is crowned the cheapest place in the UK for a beer.
“Famous for Wrexham AFC, headed up by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, their fans will be happy to know that they have access to bargain beer after a match.”
Alliance Online marketing manager Rachael Kiss added: “Our study shows that customers can still very much get a bargain beer if they look for one.”
You can read the full list below:
- Wrexham, Wales – £2.00
- Bury, England – £2.75
- Bolton, England – £3.10
- Blackpool, England – £3.25
- Kilmarnock, Scotland – £3.25
- Dunfermline, Scotland – £3.40
- Glenrothes, Scotland – £3.40
- Hull, England – £3.47
- Northampton, England – £3.50
- Ayr, Scotland – £3.50
Why have beer prices risen?
Prolonged periods of high inflation have led the price of a pint to rise over the past few years.
World issues such as Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine also mean the price of barley, which is a key ingredient in beer, has risen.
These factors, coupled with rising energy costs, have meant that many pubs and bars have had to raise the cost of pints to cover their own overheads.
This has damaged the UK hospitality sector with many businesses forced to close for good as punters can no longer able to afford a trip to their local.
How to save money buying alcohol
Alcohol can be pricey if you’re planning a party or hosting an event but there are ways to cut costs.
It’s always important to drink responsibly, here, Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements share some tips on getting booze for the best price.
Stocking up can mean big savings on drinks, especially if you want to buy wine or fizz.
The big supermarkets regularly offer discounts of 25% when you buy six or more bottles of wine. The promotions typically run in the lead up to occasions such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter.
If you know you are going to need booze later in the year, it can be worth acting when you see offers.
Before buying your preferred drink make sure you shop around to find the best price – you can use a comparison site such as pricerunner.com or trolley.co.uk.
Don’t forget that loyalty cards can unlock better savings so make sure you factor that in too.
If you like your plonk, wine clubs can also be a good way to save money and try new varieties. You’ll usually have to pay a membership fee in return for cheaper price so work out if you will be buying enough to make the one off cost worthwhile.
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Podcast: Are people doing enough to protect themselves from scams?
In this Weekend Essay episode, Momodou Musa Touray explores the growing issue of scams. With more people falling victim to fraud every day, he shares personal stories and alarming statistics, illustrating the point that scams can ensnare even the savviest individuals.
As Scams Awareness Week comes to a close, it’s time to examine how prepared we really are. Are you doing enough to guard against these threats? Tune in to find out!
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Areas handing out up to £125 free cash to parents for food over half term – can you get help?
THOUSANDS of parents can get free cash worth up to £125 to cover the cost of food this half term.
The help comes via the latest round of the Household Support Fund which is worth £421million.
The fund has been shared by the Department for Work and Pensions between councils across England.
They have until the end of March next year to distribute their share of the cash.
Each local authority gets to decide who to give help to, and what type of help to offer.
Some are paying people money direct into their bank accounts while others are handing out energy vouchers.
But some are also handing out food vouchers to families in need over the coming months, including this half term.
Here are all the councils giving out help to hard up parents.
West Berkshire Council
West Berkshire Council is distributing a swathe of support to thousands of residents in need.
It is giving eligible households direct cash payments worth up to £300 as well as cash payments to pensioners.
It is also sharing £189,000 between 4,200 young children via free school meal vouchers, meaning each child on average will get £45 in vouchers.
Eligible children will receive three weeks’s worth of vouchers from their school to cover the Christmas holiday period and February half term next year.
Reading Borough Council
Nearby Reading Borough Council is handing out food vouchers to families whose children are on free school meals or pupil premium.
Around 3,900 households are expected to receive the vouchers, which will be sent from December and are worth £125.
Councillor Ellie Emberson, lead for corporate services and resources, said: “The Council has designed a local package of support which directs this invaluable funding to households in Reading who will most need it this winter, which again includes families claiming pupil premium free school meals, care leavers and pensioners.”
Devon Council
Devon Council, in the South-West of England, has been given £5million to share among hard-up households.
It is using part of the multi-million pound share to carry on giving children eligible for free school meals holiday vouchers to cover school half term breaks.
The food vouchers will be distributed by schools to 22,000 pupils to spend during this half term, Christmas and February half terms.
Hackney Council
Hackney Council is also distributing food vouchers to households in need over school half terms between now and next March.
The London authority said children eligible for free school meals in state-funded primary and secondary schools will qualify for the vouchers.
If you fall into this category but don’t receive any vouchers, Hackney Council said to contact your child’s school.
Warwickshire Council
Warwickshire Council is offering out support to families with children eligible for free school meals.
The help will come in the form of vouchers although details are limited at the minute.
The best thing to do if you live in the area and your child is on free school meals is contact their school or the council.
What about if I don’t live in these areas?
You might not be able to get school vouchers if you live outside these areas, but you may be eligible for other help.
Each council across England has been allocated a share from the £421million HSF pot.
But each local authority gets to decide its own eligibility criteria.
That means what you are entitled to will vary depending on where you live.
Not all councils have decided what they will do with their share of the £421million yet either.
The best thing to do is contact your local authority to see if any help is currently on offer.
Household Support Fund explained
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains what you need to know about the Household Support Fund.
If you’re battling to afford energy and water bills, food or other essential items and services, the Household Support Fund can act as a vital lifeline.
The financial support is a little-known way for struggling families to get extra help with the cost of living.
Every council in England has been given a share of £421million cash by the government to distribute to local low income households.
Each local authority chooses how to pass on the support. Some offer vouchers whereas others give direct cash payments.
In many instances, the value of support is worth hundreds of pounds to individual families.
Just as the support varies between councils, so does the criteria for qualifying.
Many councils offer the help to households on selected benefits or they may base help on the level of household income.
The key is to get in touch with your local authority to see exactly what support is on offer.
And don’t delay, the scheme has been extended until April 2025 but your council may dish out their share of the Household Support Fund before this date.
Once the cash is gone, you may find they cannot provide any extra help so it’s crucial you apply as soon as possible.
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Should investors fear the ‘October effect’?
Dubbed the ‘greatest humourist the United States has produced’, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known better by his pen name Mark Twain, is probably best known for the characters of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
For investors, it’s one of Twain’s lesser-known creations, Pudd’nhead Wilson, the titular character who gives his view on the month of October when investing:
“October. This is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August and February.”
Although Twain’s views on the stock market are meant to be sarcastic, they do in fact have a ring of truth to them. Since the beginning of the 20th century, plenty of market cycles have seen a dip in performance during this month.
The idea could have gained traction after the great Banking Panic of 1907, an event that led to multiple bank runs and heavy selling at the US stock exchange. All that prevented a serious financial crash was the work of a banking consortium to provide major funding to New York itself, during what was a notoriously cold October in the Big Apple.
The stock market crash that led to the US Great Depression of 1929 – a financial disaster on an unparalleled scale – began on 24 October, Black Thursday, with the market losing 11% of its value in frantic trading. Black Tuesday occurred the following week, seeing a loss of over 23% in just two days.
The black days of October have continued in more recent times, with Black Monday in 1987. On 16 October that year, all markets closed in London due to adverse weather but, after they re-opened, the speed of the crash accelerated. By midday, the UK blue chip index had dropped by 14% and a further 11% the following day – some of the largest losses on record.
Domestic stocks then continued to fall, albeit at a less precipitous rate, reaching a trough in mid-November at 36% below their pre-crash peak, not recovering until 1989.
Although October has had its fair share of market mishaps over the years, it’s interesting to note the month has historically heralded the end of more bear markets than the beginning. In fact, October gets a poor rap when considering most investors have probably lived through a range of highly volatile months.
The fact of the matter is that terrible market events do not all cluster in one particular month. If they did, it would make an investor’s job that much easier.
Maybe it’s Mark Twain’s fault, maybe it’s just investor psychology but, October, despite hosting Halloween, should be no scarier for investors than any other month of the year.
Perhaps it’s just a difference in lexicon between the British and our American cousins. After all, anyone from North America will tell you with glee that October hails the start of the fall – just not necessarily for financial markets.
Of course, despite volatility and extreme market events, investing over the long term remains a tried-and-tested route for investors and good outcomes.
Thomas Watts is senior investment analyst on Abrdn’s MPS team
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