Energy bill cost rise frightening, Swansea pensioners say

But some of the Swansea walkers support the UK government’s decision to restrict winter fuel payments.

Christine, 78, and her friend Beryl said they should only go to those who need them.

“Millionaires get the winter fuel payment,” said Beryl.

“I agree with it being means tested but whether the means tested side of it is fair, I don’t know.”

The UK government said it was “committed to pensioners” by “protecting” the triple lock pension and “keeping energy bills low”.

It said it would “work with local authorities to boost the uptake of pension credit, reaching the many pensioners who could still benefit from this year’s winter fuel payments”.

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