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Sir Keir Starmer's government has announced that more pensioners will receive the winter fuel allowance this winter after months of backlash.
Rachel Reeves confirmed a change on the controversial cuts would be in place in time for this winter, marking a significant policy turnaround.
There remains confusion over who will be affected by the changes, but pensions minister Torsten Bell indicated that not everyone will see the payment reinstated.
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