Experts not convinced Government will save cash by limiting winter fuel payments
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts not convinced Government will save cash by limiting winter fuel payments

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The number of pensioners in receipt of winter fuel allowance is set to fall from some 10.8 million to 1.5 million people, which could save the Government £1.5 billion. The committee also said it was disappointed no impact assessment of the plans had been made by the Government, and suggested it was not convinced by Sir Keir Starmer’s assurances that pension credit take-up would prevent a number of pensioners from falling into poverty. It added: “Given the scale of pensioners who will be affected by this change, and the speed at which it is being introduced, we are not similarly reassured that this will be the case and are of the firm view that a more detailed assessment is urgently required, in particular, on the potential poverty impact.” The SSAC suggested further safeguards were also needed for pensioners in receipt of other benefits, including child tax credits and disability living allowance. “There continues to be effort under way in the Department to ensure that people are applying for that and receiving back-dated payments where eligible.” Shadow work and pensions secretary Mel Stride said: “The Government’s own advisory body has stated that winter fuel payment legislation is not fit for purpose.

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