Couple lose legal challenge of winter fuel payment cuts

A couple have lost a bid to sue the UK and Scottish governments over the decision to cut winter fuel payments.

Pensioners Peter and Flo Fanning, from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire, took their case to the Court of Session in Edinburgh in March, alleging that both governments failed to adequately consult with those of pension age and did not release an equality impact assessment on the changes.

The Court of Session ruled to refuse the petition on Friday.

The couple's lawyers have said they have no doubt the Fanning's litigation had been influential in securing U-turns by both governments.