Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has welcomed the announcement that 25,170 pensioners in Wealden will receive an additional £300, as the Government’s Pensioner Cost of Living Payments begin to be sent out today (23 November).
These payments will be made directly to over 11 million pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment, as part of the Government’s £49 billion package of cost of living support.
In addition to this £300 uplift to the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners, the Energy Price Guarantee will help to keep household energy bills as low as possible, saving the typical household £900 this winter. Every household is also benefitting from a £400 grant, automatically deducted from their energy bills, as the Conservative Government takes real action to help people with the cost of living.
Nusrat Ghani said: “Pensioners across Wealden are facing rising living costs due to Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine, so it is vital that we take real action to support them. I welcome the news that 25,170 pensioners in Wealden will be receiving the Government’s £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment as part of their annual Winter Fuel Payment, as well as the news that the Triple Lock is being protected. This extra payment is just one part of the wider support package the Government is delivering to help with rising bills, and will protect the most vulnerable in the face of rising prices.”
