UK Government Restricts Winter Fuel Payments to Plug Budget Deficit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces cuts, limiting benefits to pensioners on low incomes to address public finance shortfall.

• Winter Fuel Payments will now only be available to pensioners receiving Pension Credit or certain other benefits.
• The policy change is expected to save the Treasury £1.4bn this year and £1.5bn next year.
• Critics argue the decision will leave millions of pensioners struggling to afford heating costs.
• Additional support options include Attendance Allowance and the Household Support Fund.
• The Scottish Government claims the decision was made without consultation, affecting their planned replacement scheme.

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