Insiders describe chaotic process of reinstating payment and ‘dire optics’ of proposal to claw it back from wealthy pensioners who might die before their taxes come due

Bereaved families of tens of thousands of dead pensioners could be pursued by tax officials to recoup winter fuel payments under a new system being explored by the Treasury, the Guardian has learned.

In a further attempt to win public support and quell Labour backbench concerns, ministers are announcing on Thursday that all pupils in England whose families claim universal credit will be eligible for free school meals under an expansion of the scheme.

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