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Government U-turns on winter fuel allowances

City A.M. Wednesday, 21 May 2025 ()
Government U-turns on winter fuel allowancesKeir Starmer plans to soften the government’s stance on winter fuel allowances in a major U-turn after restrictions on the payments sparked a backlash from pensioners. During Prime Minister’s questions, the Prime Minister said the government wants to “ensure that as we go forward, more pensioners are eligible for winter fuel payments,” as part of [...]
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News video: Tory leader brands PM’s reason for fuel U-turn a ‘joke’

Tory leader brands PM’s reason for fuel U-turn a ‘joke’ 01:24

Kemi Badenoch says it is a "joke" to say that Sir Keir Starmer's partial U-turn on winter fuel payments is a reaction to the economy improving. The Conservative leader also says she would like to see a change that means pensioners who earn “£11,000 to £15,000 a year getting winter fuel...

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