NI pensioners could have winter fuel payments restored
Summary
Tens of thousands of pensioners in Northern Ireland may soon get their winter fuel payments back after the government decided to change its previous plan. Pensioners under 80 will receive £200, while those over 80 will get £300. However, pensioners earning more than £35,000 will not qualify for this payment.Key Facts
- About 250,000 pensioners in Northern Ireland had their winter fuel payments cut last year.
- The government has reversed its decision, restoring payments for many pensioners.
- Pensioners under 80 will get £200, and those over 80 will receive £300.
- Pensioners earning above £35,000 will not be eligible for the payments.
- The cuts and changes followed a decision by the Labour government to make payments based on income.
- An extra £17 million was found to help provide a one-off £100 payment to affected pensioners.
- Winter Fuel Payments were originally created to assist those over state pension age with heating costs during winter.
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