State pensioners who don't qualify for Winter Fuel Payment to get £200 boost

A council has announced a £200 payment to 3,000 pensioners who would otherwise miss out this year after the new Labour government moved to shake-up Winter Fuel Allowance eligibility

Thousands of pensioners who are ineligible for the Winter Fuel Payment now have access to a "replacement" £200 boost. This comes after a policy revamp by the new Labour Party government, which has altered eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Allowance, allowing state pensioners to claim £200 replacement payouts.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, remarked: "As someone who grew up in a low-income household at a time when convenience food just wasn't an option, I know that food preparation and cooking skills play a significant part in managing the household budget." "This is on top of the £200 we are providing to 3,000 most in need pensioners who will miss out on the winter fuel payment."

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