Winter fuel cut to put 50,000 into poverty next year

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Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.

In her letter, Kendall said the work and pensions department had written to 120,000 pensioners to encourage them to claim the pension credit to which they may be entitled.

Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.

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Category: Business

Markets: United KingdomBrazil

Topics: Pension Poverty Relative Pensioners Winter Estimates March Government Fuel Year

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Published On: 2024-11-19 @ 17:59:32 (12 hours ago)

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