Winter Fuel Cut Savings Will Be Far Less Than Reeves Expected

[naomi24]

//a new analysis suggests that a surge in claims for pension credit since the cut was announced means that any savings could be significantly lower than the Treasury had anticipated. In just eight weeks, applications have increased by 152%.//

 

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/sep/29/winter-fuel-cut-savings-will-be-far-less-than-reeves-expected-new-analysis-finds

 

 

That, together with the estimated extra cost to the NHS of £169 million has the potential of seeing Reeves score a devasting home goal. 

 

https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1954936/winter-fuel-payments-nhs

 

 

Has she done her sums - and if so, has she got them right?

[Ryzen]

Glad to see that the teachers have accepted the 5.5% offered and the WFA savings are put to good use.

[naomi24]

They're already working on the next rise.  I wonder what the government will cut to pay for that one?