A couple have started their legal challenge against UK and Scottish government decisions to cut winter fuel payments. Peter and Flo Fanning, from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire, allege both governments failed to adequately consult with those of pension age and did not release an equality impact assessment on the changes.

They also claim the decision to end the £300 benefit for thousands of pensioners across the country last year was “irrational” and breached their human rights. Mr and Mrs Fanning have raised an action at Scotland’s highest civil court against both the British and Scottish governments.

The decision to cut the winter fuel payment will be “tainted” if the UK Government is found not to have properly assessed its impact on vulnerable people, a court has heard. The Court of Session in Edinburgh is hearing a legal challenge brought by Florence and Peter Fanning,

A major legal hearing on the future of the Winter Fuel Payment is taking place this week, as two pensioners challenge a £300 cut to the crucialwelfare payment. The two-day hearing, which began on Thursday,

A major legal battle has erupted over cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment, with a case now unfolding in Scotland’s highest court. The challenge, brought forward by two pensioners, has sparked fresh scrutiny over the Government’s decision,

POLITICIANS who means tested winter fuel payments were responsible for “an abject failure” to follow the law on how to make policy decisions affecting vulnerable pensioners, a court has heard.

The decision to cut the Department for Work and Pensions' Winter Fuel Payment will be “tainted” if the UK Government is found not to have properly assessed its impact on vulnerable people, a court has heard.