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Martin Lewis gives his verdict on Labour’s winter fuel payment U-turn

‘I’m very grateful to the Chancellor,’ the personal finance guru said

The Independent UK

Nato chief says UK’s defence spending plans not at odds with 5% goal

Mark Rutte would not reveal the deadline for when he hopes Nato allies will reach the target.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper not on 'resignation watch' after Spending Review row with Rachel Reeves, says minister

Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband dismisses reports that Yvette Cooper was considering quitting as Home Secretary

Evening Standard

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Spending review is ‘settled’, says Downing Street

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the spending review on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Why Nato has raised the voices of doom to a scream

ANALYSIS: Mark Rutte’s demands for a huge increase in defence spending are a necessary evil, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves warned against ‘unacceptable’ London snub in spending review

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The Independent UK

Winter fuel payment should be restored for NI pensioners – Lyons

Around 250,000 pensioners in NI were affected when the payment was cut last year in a cost-saving measure by the new Labour government.

Evening Standard

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SNP urge Rachel Reeves to abandon disability cuts after winter fuel U-turn

THE SNP have urged Rachel Reeves to scrap the planned cuts to disability benefits in the wake of the winter fuel U-turn ...

The National (Scotland)

Sadiq Khan urges Rachel Reeves to give more cash to London in spending review

The London mayor is concerned the capital’s transport priorities have been ignored by Labour

The Independent UK

Reeves’ winter fuel payment U-turn shows Labour is running scared of Nigel Farage and Reform

NEWS ANALYSIS: The desire to win back pensioners deserting Labour for Reform was the real calculation at the heart of the winter fuel U-turn, says David Maddox

The Independent UK

Winter fuel payment: Who is eligible after Rachel Reeves U-turn opens up support for millions more pensioners?

Around 7.5 million more pensioners will get the allowance this year following the change in policy

Evening Standard

British government reverses policy that limited home heating subsidies for retirees

The British government say it is reversing its unpopular plan to end winter home heating subsidies for millions of retirees

The Independent UK

Lack of recent meetings with Treasury an ‘issue of concern’, says Swinney

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will lay out her spending plans on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Reeves reveals how many pensioners will get winter fuel payment in major U-turn

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The Independent UK

Police leaders ramp up pressure on Government ahead of spending review

Several figures have called for more funding as the Chancellor prepares to set out her spending plans on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

9 million pensioners to receive winter fuel payments again this year in Rachel Reeves U-turn

Almost three-quarters of all pensioners will now receive the benefit – but it is not clear how the government will pay for the move

Evening Standard

Winter fuel payments to go to 7.5 million more pensioners after major U-turn, Rachel Reeves announces

All pensioners with an income of £35,000 or below will get the allowance

The National (Scotland)

Nine million to receive winter fuel payment as Rachel Reeves confirms U-turn

Some nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the winter fuel payment this winter, the Chancellor has announced

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The Independent UK

Voices: The spending review will reveal how far the government has been blown off course

COMMENT: In her last-man-standing battle with the Treasury, Yvette Cooper has shone a light on how Starmer’s administration is now quietly tacking to the left, says Sean O’Grady

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan said to be furious over lack of spending review cash for London

City hall source says it would be unacceptable if there were no major infrastructure projects for capital

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan in rare 'red on red' clash with Rachel Reeves ahead of Chancellor's spending review

Mayor’s aides say ‘unacceptable’ if London loses out to rest of the country, amid fears that £2bn DLR extension may not be funded

The Guardian - UK

Winter fuel payments U-turn likely to lead to higher taxes or other welfare cuts, says IFS director – as it happened

Treasury says move to restore the funding for most pensioners will cost around £1.25bn

Evening Standard

Cooper still in last-minute talks with Treasury over spending review

Reports suggesting greater police spending will mean a squeeze on other areas of the Home Office’s budget.

The Guardian - UK

North of England lost out on £140bn for transport in ‘decade of deceit’ – study

Thinktank calls on ministers to close investment gap after ‘hollow’ promises from previous governments

The Independent UK

Police to get above-inflation boost after 11th-hour spending review wrangling

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is prepared to announce real-terms increases to the budget for forces.

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