Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor
Summary
The UK government plans to change the winter fuel payment rules to allow more people to receive it this year. Although more people will qualify for the payment, specific details about who will be eligible have not been provided yet.Key Facts
- The winter fuel payment is intended to help with energy bills during cold months.
- Payments can be up to £300 and go to certain pensioners.
- Last year, only pensioners on pension credit received the payment.
- The policy change may allow more pensioners to qualify, but details are not yet clear.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have acknowledged the need for updated eligibility criteria.
- The government aims to clarify who can receive payments as soon as possible.
- Changes might be announced just before payments are typically made in November or December.
- Previous plans only allowed fewer pensioners to receive the payment, which was criticized by charities and policymakers.
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