'It will make a lot of difference': Reactions to winter fuel payment U-turn10 hours ago Share Save Charlotte Edwards Business reporter Share SaveGetty ImagesMore than three-quarters of pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment this year after a major policy U-turn. The winter fuel payment was more or less taken away without warning," he said, Despite being happy about the government's U-turn, Bob believes he should be compensated for how he struggled when his winter fuel payment was taken away last year. 'I give my winter fuel payment to charity'Alice George, 71, from Watford says she is "appalled" by Reeves' decision and gives her own winter fuel payment to charity. She thinks the winter fuel payment money should be put towards the NHS or tackling the housing crisis. 'I didn't miss the winter fuel payment'Mike HodgesMike Hodges, 72, says he did not miss the winter fuel payment when he stopped receiving it.