The Unite union has warned of possible legal action against the UK government regarding planned cuts to the winter fuel payment affecting 10 million pensioners. The government’s decision, part of efforts to address a £22 billion public finance shortfall, has drawn significant criticism. Unite’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, urged Labour to reconsider its stance, highlighting the policy’s detrimental impact on vulnerable citizens as winter approaches. While the government claims many pensioners will still receive some support, concerns about adequate heating and financial strain have prompted urgent calls for a thorough assessment of the policy’s implications.