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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katrine Bussey

Scottish Government refuses to rule out changes to pensioners’ winter payment

The Scottish Government has not ruled out making changes to its equivalent on the winter fuel payment scheme, amid concerns some pensioners could be left worse off than their counterparts south of the border.

A spokesperson for First Minister John Swinney said ministers at Holyrood were “trying to understand the fiscal implications” of Monday’s policy change by the UK Government.

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