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Thousands more pensioners in poverty due to winter fuel payment cut – DWP

Tens of thousands more pensioners will be in poverty every year as a result of the restriction to the winter fuel allowance, Government estimates have revealed. Limiting the payment will mean an estimated 50,000 more pensioners are in relative ...

19 Nov 2024 at 16:43

Thousands forced into poverty by winter fuel squeeze, Government estimates

The squeeze on winter fuel payments will force 100,000 pensioners into poverty in 2026, according to the Government’s own estimates. Chancellor Rachel Reeves limited access to the benefit, worth up to £300 in a cost-saving measure as she ...

19 Nov 2024 at 18:30

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Number of pensioners in poverty could soar by 20,000 by 2031, charity warns

The number of pensioners living in poverty in Scotland could soar by 20,000 by the end of the next Scottish Parliament, data analysis by a charity has shown. Independent Age said the number of older people in poverty could reach 180,000 ...

02 Oct 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Famed Scottish actors call for action on pensioner poverty

Five famed Scottish actors have called for government help to tackle pensioner poverty. Taggart star Alex Norton, 75, has been joined by James Cosmo, 77 – known for his roles in Braveheart and Game Of Thrones – Star Wars actor Denis ...

17 Sept 2025 at 00:01

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