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Rachael Burford

London council to fund winter fuel allowance for pensioners set to lose it under Government plans

The number of pensioners in receipt of winter fuel allowance is set to fall from some 10.8 million to 1.5 million people - (PA Wire)

A London borough has agreed to fund the winter fuel allowance for pensioners set to lose the payments.

Elderly residents in Tower Hamlets will receive £175 from the council if they miss out on the benefit, which is being cut under plans by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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