Andy Burnham £300 bonus payments instantly cut to £100 for these households

NewsCost Of LivingAndy BurnhamMr Burnham will become Prime Minister on Monday15:43, 18 Jul 2026Updated 15:52, 18 Jul 2026Andy Burnham payments for state pensioners when he becomes Prime Minister will be cut by £100 for certain retirees. Under Mr Burnham, the Labour Party government is bringing back the Winter Fuel Allowance for this winter.‌The payouts, coming this autumn and winter, will be worth £300 for state pensioners born before 1946 and £200 for state pensioners born after 1946. I f you live with someone else who’s eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment then y our payment may be different if you get one of the following benefits: Pension Credit, Universal Credit or income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).‌If you don't get any of the benefits, you'll only get £100 if you