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<p>This Government is committed to pensioners – everyone in our society, no matter
their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement.</p><p></p><p>Given
the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the government
has had to make hard choices to bring the public finances back under control.</p><p></p><p>Winter
Fuel Payments will continue to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving
Pension Credit or certain other income-related benefits. They will continue to be
worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone aged
80 and over.</p><p> </p><p>We know there are low-income pensioners who aren’t claiming
Pension Credit, and we urge those people to apply. This will passport them to receive
Winter Fuel Payment alongside other benefits – hundreds of pounds that could really
help them. We will ensure that the poorest pensioners get the support they need.</p><p>
</p><p>Over the next five years we expect over 12 million pensioners are likely to
see their State Pensions increase by thousands of pounds as a result of our commitment
to the Triple Lock. Protecting the Triple Lock even in the current economic climate
shows our steadfast commitment to pensioners.</p><p> </p><p>We are also providing
support through our Warm Homes Plan which pensioners will benefit from. This will
support investment in insulation and low carbon heating – upgrading millions of homes
over this Parliament. Our long-term plan will protect billpayers permanently, reduce
fuel poverty, and get the UK back on track to meet our climate goals.</p><p> </p><p>The
Household Support Fund is also being extended for a further 6 months, from 1 October
2024 until 31 March 2025. An additional £500 million will be provided to enable the
extension of the HSF, including funding for the Devolved Administrations through the
Barnett formula to be spent at their discretion.</p><p> </p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>
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