Scottish Government, winter fuel payment

Scottish Government to unveil help for pensioners hit by winter fuel payment cut, John Swinney says
The Scottish Government will announce new measures to help pensioners hit by the cut to winter fuel payments, John Swinney has indicated. The First Minister said he recognised the “seriousness of the situation” given the colder climate in Scotland, and a statement would be made in Holyrood on Thursday afternoon.
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.
Winter Fuel Payment: Scottish Labour launches bid to force SNP to bring back universal entitlement
Scottish Labour has unveiled a bid to bring back the Winter Fuel Payment for thousands of pensioners. Universal entitlement to the benefit - worth £100 to £300 - ended after the general election, when the incoming Labour administration said it could no longer afford to provide the blanket coverage.
Why Labour is forcing vote in the Scottish Parliament on 'reinstating' winter fuel payment
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Winter fuel payments begin to arrive in bank accounts – what pensioners need to know
Winter fuel payments begin to arrive in bank accounts – what pensioners need to know - It’s not to late for eligible pensioners to secure their payment
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.
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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