Andy Burnham cutting payments for 4 million state pensioners born before 1960

NewsCost Of LivingPensionMoney will be taken from pension payments under new rules09:50, 05 Sep 2026Money will be taken from some pension payments.(Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)Around four million pensioners will see their regular state pension payments cut under Government rules.‌HMRC will be taking a slice of payments away each month.‌These rules relate to over-65s with incomes over £35,000.‌READ MORE: PIP households sent major update on Andy Burnham 'cuts'READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey new £800 PIP payment update in OctoberThese pensioners don't qualify for Winter Fuel Payments but will still initially be paid the cash.‌Because they aren't eligible, the payment, worth either £200 or £300, is taken back in instalments from pension payments.For a £200 payment this will be £17-a