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<p>The Government recognises that the £20 Universal Credit uplift has provided a vital
safety net for six million people during the pandemic. We announced the temporary
uplift as part of a COVID support package worth a total of £407billion in 2020-21
and 2021-22. Our focus is now on our multi-billion ‘Plan for Jobs’, which will support
people in the long-term by helping them learn new skills, increase their hours, or
find new work.</p><p>Home energy and fuel poverty policy are matters devolved to the
Scottish Parliament. However, until the Scottish Government has built the capacity
to replace them, Cold Weather Payments, Winter Fuel Payments continue to be UK Government
provision in Scotland. The Energy Company Obligation and Warm Home Discount will continue
to apply across Great Britain until at least March 2022</p>
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