Andy Burnham rule as state pensioners told 'too wealthy to qualify'

NewsCost Of LivingPensionNot all pensioner households will be eligible under rules09:36, 22 Jul 2026Updated 09:44, 22 Jul 2026Some pensioners will be considered too wealthy to qualify for support payments later this year.‌Existing rules around Winter Fuel Payments introduced by Rachel Reeves are expected to remain in place under Andy Burnham and his new Chancellor John Healey.‌These payments were previously universal for all over-65s but that's no longer the case. The cash is now linked to income.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham £35,000 state pension rule as he becomes Prime MinisterGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppPensioners no longer qualify if they have annual incomes over £35,000.‌They are judged to be financially comfortable enough to manage without the extra support.Better off ret