Scottish Government non-committal on winter fuel payment

It comes as the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced cuts to UK public spending.

Tough decisions ahead. That’s the message from the Scottish Government as they say it remains unclear whether they can continue winter fuel payment support for pensioners.

Scotland’s Public Finance Minister told STV News he wants to keep the benefit for all, but it isn’t clear if the sums will add up.

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