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politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Labour and Government Reversals Boost Winter Fuel Support for Pensioners

Labour has reversed its decision to restrict Winter Fuel Payments, which caused political backlash and scrutiny over government spending and policy decisions, with the U-turn announced just before the upcoming Spending Review.

via BBC|

#government-spending #labour-party #politics

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Major U-turn as UK increases winter fuel payments for pensioners

The UK government, led by Rachel Reeves, has reversed its previous policy on winter fuel payments, now extending payments to nine million pensioners with incomes up to £35,000, costing around £1.25 billion annually, in response to concerns and political pressure, while maintaining targeted means-testing.

via BBC|

#means-testing #pensioners #politics