£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts

Pensioners in Northern Ireland affected by cuts to winter fuel support will receive a one-off £100 payment from Stormont, following the UK Government’s decision to means test winter fuel payments. About 249,000 pensioners in Northern Ireland were impacted by the cuts, prompting the allocation of £17m to provide support. The payment will be automatic and made before the end of March 2025, with no application process required, as the government aims to ensure a smooth distribution of funds to those in need.

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