100,000 extra pensioners could be in poverty by 2027 after winter fuel cut, modelling shows

The energy minister has admitted the winter fuel payment cut was a "tough call" by the chancellor. Miatta Fahnbulleh urged pensioners struggling with their energy bills to get in touch with their suppliers. "We announced yesterday that there will be £500 million worth of support available to people this winter. I know people are worried about their energy bills this winter - please pick up the phone and speak to your supplier," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn