Scotland to recover winter fuel payment from better-off pensioners
Summary
The Scottish government will no longer universally offer its winter fuel payment to pensioners and will instead recover payments from those earning more than £35,000 through the tax system. This change aligns with the UK government's approach and aims to ensure pensioners with lower incomes receive the support they need.Key Facts
- The winter fuel payment helps pensioners with heating costs during the cold months.
- In Scotland, pensioners earning less than £35,000 will qualify for the payment.
- Pensioners in Scotland will receive either £203.40 or £305.10 per household, based on age.
- Payments will be reclaimed from pensioners earning over £35,000 through taxes.
- Around 720,000 pensioners in Scotland are expected to be eligible for the payment.
- The UK government reinstated the winter fuel payment for most pensioners in England after protests.
- The Scottish government delayed its payment plans after changes in funding from the UK.
- Earlier promises for a universal payment system in Scotland have been revised.
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