In a series of BBC interviews, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer addressed the decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners, arguing that the move is necessary due to the government’s financial difficulties. He emphasized the importance of targeting support to those pensioners in need, while noting that many others are relatively wealthy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the changes aiming to save £1.5bn annually, raising concerns that the cuts might push 100,000 pensioners into poverty by 2026.