#ColdWeatherPayments

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2024-04-14

#ToryFascistDictatorship is at it again...thousands of elderly and disabled will have #ColdWeatherPayments removed from them.
“We recognise that this recommendation will result in fewer low-income people being eligible for [cold weather payments],” the briefing says, adding that some higher-income people will gain access to them."
#ToryCorruption #TorySewageParty
#GeneralElectionNow
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2023-04-30

It took 3 months, but the DWP have finally given me all the information I asked for on Cold Weather Payment rates from its creation in 1986 until the present day: whatdotheyknow.com/request/col

[ #UK #benefits #ColdWeatherPayments #DWP ]

Marjorie H MorganMarjorieMorgan@mas.to
2023-02-14

Cold Weather Payments are £25 to certain benefit recipients in the UK when the temperature is below 0° for a period of 7 days - this figure hasn't changed in over 8 years despite the recent extortionate rise in fuel prices.

How is that helpful or equitable for those on benefits?

#CostOfToryCrisis #CostOfLivingCrisis #ColdWeatherPayments #ToryPartyUnfitToGovern

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