联合王国扩大了冬季援助,向养老金领取者和低收入家庭提供最高450英镑的援助。 UK expands winter aid, offering up to £450 to pensioners and low-income households.

联合王国政府正在扩大冬季对养老金领取者和低收入家庭的财政支持。 The UK government is expanding winter financial support for pensioners and low-income households. 收入最高达35 000英镑的国家养恤金领取者将领取200英镑的冬季燃料付款,80岁以上养恤金领取者将领取更高的数额。 State pensioners with an income up to £35,000 will receive a £200 Winter Fuel Payment, with higher amounts for those over 80. 低收入家庭可在电费账单上得到150英镑的温暖家庭贴现,如果适当的人在8月24日的账单上被点名的话。 Low-income households can get a £150 Warm Home Discount on electricity bills if the right person is named on the bill by Aug 24. 符合条件的综合家庭可获得450英镑。 Combined, eligible households could receive up to £450. 9月15日, " 冬季燃料付款 " 索赔开始受理,大多数合格领取者自动获得付款。 The Winter Fuel Payment claims open on Sept 15, with automatic payments for most eligible recipients.