“Pensioners were already due to get less as this will be the first time since winter 2022 they haven’t got the up to £300 extra winter fuel cost of living top-up.

“The Energy Price Cap is likely to rise 10 percent this October and stay high across the winter, leaving most energy bills nearly double those pre-crisis, at levels unaffordable for millions.

“Many pensioners eke out the £100 to £300 Winter Fuel Payments to allow them to keep some heating on through the cold months.

“While…