Scottish Government to provide winter fuel payment for every pensioner

It comes after the UK Government scrapped the universal element of the payment.

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Every pensioner in Scotland will receive a winter heating payment next year.

The Scottish Government has announced a new benefit for older people, which will see them receive up to £300, depending on their age and circumstances.

The Social Security secretary says she has been forced to mitigate the UK Government’s decision to scrap the universal element of the payment.

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