The Government has issued an update on its Winter Fuel Payment policy.

MPs voted this week to change the eligibility criteria for the previously universal payments of £200 or £300 for those of state pension age.

Under the new rules, only those on certain means-tested benefits will get the payments, such as Pension Credit claimants.

Conservative MP Mel Stride asked the Government what estimate the DWP has made of the “potential impact” of narrowing the criteria and particularly the cost…