Scottish Government, winter fuel payments

New winter fuel payment for all Scottish pensioners
Scottish pensioners who lost out on winter fuel payments this year are to receive a new Holyrood benefit next year, the government has confirmed. The payment will not be ready until late 2025, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville told parliament.
Every Scottish pensioner to receive winter heating payment next year
The Scottish Government said it will ‘continue to protect our pensioners from the harsh reality of a UK Labour Government’.
Scottish Government announce all pensioners to receive winter fuel payment from next year
Pensioners in Scotland are set to get help with energy costs after winter fuel payments across the UK were cut by Labour.
Scottish Government expected to announce Winter Fuel Payment replacement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ended universal entitlement to the Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300, in a move backed by MPs after Labour won the general election. Under the new rules, eligibility is limited to those in receipt of Pension Credit.
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Millions of pensioners will 'find it hard to manage without winter fuel payment'
More than three-quarters (77%) of pensioners used their winter fuel payment for fuel-related expenses such as heating, hot water, and running appliances last year, says Age UK. The charity also found that nearly a quarter (24%) spent it on cooking meals.
Scottish Government to announce winter fuel payment assistance
The Scottish Government looks set to announce some for of assistance for Scots pensioners hit by winter fuel payment cut.
One fund can replace lost winter fuel payment, says Age UK
A seperate fund could replace themoney lost in Winter Fuel Payments if you apply now, according to Age UK. The charity says 77% of pensioners used their winter fuel payment for fuel-related expenses such as heating,
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