US EditionFirst Minister John Swinney says winter fuel payment in Scotland 'will not be less than UK benefit'
- On Monday, First Minister John Swinney confirmed that payments to assist elderly Scots with heating costs will be kept at least equal to the amounts provided under the UK government's updated scheme.
- This came after Chancellor Rachel Reeves reversed the decision from last year by restoring payments to the majority of pensioners following the cancellation of the universal payment.
- The Scottish Government will provide at least £100 automatically to all pensioner households, with higher amounts of £203 or £305 for those on pension credit depending on age.
- Swinney assured that Scottish pensioners will not get a lower payment compared to the revised UK scheme and revealed that this policy adjustment would result in an increase of approximately £120 million in funding for Holyrood.
- The government's move aims to protect pensioners from hardship caused by cuts, helping keep them warm and reducing pressure on the NHS, with details to be announced in due course.
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Winter fuel payment in Scotland to match UK benefit
First Minister John Swinney confirmed the move in the wake of the Chancellor’s U-turn last week.
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