Emily Twinch 10 September 2024

Greater data sharing call after Reeves restricts winter fuel payments

A group of 14 local authorities has written to Cabinet ministers to call for greater data sharing from central government to increase pension credit claims.

The councils made the call after chancellor Rachel Reeves announced winter fuel payments will be restricted to those receiving pension credit, meaning around 10 million pensioners could lose out.

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