Scottish Government Announces New Winter Fuel Benefit for Pensioners
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- Scottish ministers to launch new winter fuel benefit this winter.
- 900,000 Scots lost fuel payments due to UK budget cuts.
- Shirley-Anne Somerville to reveal details on benefit value and eligibility.
- New benefit aims for readiness by next winter, providing financial relief.
- Scottish Labour commits to expanding the winter fuel payment system.
- £150m shortfall in Scottish Budget follows UK government cuts.
- UK pushes Pension Credit applications as payment claims rise 150%.