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Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts

In United Kingdom
May 21, 2025

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Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the government will become the controversial cuts last year to winter fuel payments.

More than nine million pensioners lost payments worth up to £ 300 after Foreign Minister Rachel Reeves restricted eligibility for pension recharge last year.

Speaking in the questions of the Prime Minister, Sir Keir said that the ministers would make sure that “more pensions” can obtain payments looking again at the threshold of choosing.

Hey, not providing more details, adding that the changes would be made in the future “fiscal event” or budget.

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