UK Parliament approves winter fuel allowance cuts for 10M pensioners, saving £1.5B to address fiscal deficit.

The UK Parliament has approved cuts to the winter fuel allowance, impacting 10 million pensioners and saving £1.5 billion to address a £22 billion fiscal deficit. A poll shows 55% of pensioners plan to reduce heating this winter due to the cut. The House of Commons voted 348 to 228 against a Conservative motion to halt the changes, with critics warning that vulnerable pensioners may suffer in cold homes.

September 09, 2024
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