UK Government Restores Winter Heating Subsidies for Retirees
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The UK government changed its plan. It will keep winter heating help for old people. Many people did not like the first plan to stop the help.
Keir Starmer said they would change the plan. People were angry about saving money this way. The savings were not worth the trouble with voters, some people thought.
Rachel Reeves said they will give the money to many people. About nine million people will get it. These people have low incomes, under 35,000 pounds.
The payments are worth between 200 and 300 pounds each year. Changing back will cost money for the government. Rachel Reeves said the old government caused problems with money.
Stopping the payments made Keir Starmer less popular. Old people had problems paying for things. Kemi Badenoch said Keir Starmer made a mistake and should say sorry.
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What did the UK government decide about winter heating help?
The UK government decided to keep winter heating help for old people.
How many people will receive the money according to Rachel Reeves?
About nine million people will receive the money.
What did Kemi Badenoch say about Keir Starmer?
Kemi Badenoch said Keir Starmer made a mistake and should say sorry.
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