Scottish Government claims it has ‘no choice’ but to follow the cuts imposed by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves
The annual benefit previously given to all pensioners, worth up to £300 a year, will now be means-tested so it is made available to only the most vulnerable older people.
“However, despite all efforts to review our financial position it is a necessary decision when faced with such a deep cut to the budget and in the most challenging financial circumstances since devolution.” The winter fuel payment had previously been available to everyone over state pension age, with £200 going to those under the age of 80, and £300 for those over 80.
Responsibility over the winter fuel payment was to be handed over to the Scottish Government later this year, when it would be replaced with an equivalent benefit – the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment .
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