Andy Burnham rules mean 3 million state pensioners don't qualify

NewsCost Of LivingPensionMoney is no longer handed to all over-65s08:10, 20 Aug 2026Andy Burnham government could close two Capital Gains Tax loopholes - full list The time of year when Winter Fuel Payments are handed out to pensioners will soon be approaching.‌But around three million over-65s no longer qualify and won't get to keep the cash.‌Qualifying rules have been inherited by Andy Burnham and look set to remain in place under the new Government.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham cutting payments for 3 million pensioners born before 1960READ MORE: Andy Burnham new bank account rules to hit households with over £10,000 savingsThe winter allowance used to be universal for all pensioners but now some miss out.‌The annual payments, worth either £200 or £300 depending on age, are now linked to inco