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Helping more people progress into higher paid jobs will support the UK’s labour market and economic growth.
Millions of the lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the Government in 2023/4 to help with the cost of living.
11.6 million Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments have been made to pensioners across the UK so far this winter.
The average Pension Credit award is worth over £3,500 a year and those who claim by 18 December could also be entitled to an extra £324 cost of living payment.
Government is stepping in to provide pensioners with £300 per household, which comes on top of regular Winter Fuel Payments.
New Disability Action Plan confirmed for 2023 as minister meets Paralympians and opens pioneering lab at Olympic Park
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Plan to build on government’s leading work improving the lives of disabled people in areas such as technology, sport and global leadership.
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