HMRC issues warning to state pensioners over '£130 monthly payent deduction'

HMRC has issued a £130 warning to state pensioners who are claiming the Basic or New rate. HMRC has spoken out after a misleading video on social media began circulating, wrongly warning that the HMRC has alerted pensioners to a "£130 deduction to the monthly State Pension".

Instead, The Labour Government has pledged to uphold the Triple Lock for another five years. State pensioners are also being urged to consider applying for Pension Credit at a time where they have lost the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth £300.

Next April, the Triple Lock will rise by £470 for some. Ahead of the upcoming deadline to apply for Pension Credit, Cadent Foundation's Managing Director has shared an update on some of the support available to pensioners who might be missing out on Winter Fuel Payments.

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Ranjit Blythe, Managing Director of the Cadent Foundation, which was established by the UK's biggest gas distribution network, Cadent, to address fuel poverty across the UK and ensure people are safe and warm in their homes, said: "Our frontline colleagues continue to witness first-hand the growing anxiety amongst pensioners who may no longer be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments. With fuel poverty now impacting over six million people across the country, these payments would have been a lifeline that prevented many from falling behind on their energy bills.

"However, support is available beyond the Winter Fuel Payments scheme for those who need it, such as the Cadent Foundation's Winter Support Fund. This provides vital access to energy efficient appliances, as well as energy saving guidance from partners such as Groundwork's Green Doctors and Citizens Advice, to keep people warm this winter. We would urge those who are struggling the most to reach out and access the assistance that's available to them.

"It is important to state, however, that the solution to fuel poverty shouldn't just focus on quick fixes, but long-term solutions that tackle the root causes of the issue."