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Warning state pension rise is not enough for Lanarkshire pensioners
dailyrecord.co.ukThe increase to the state pension will not be enough for thousands of Lanarkshire pensioners trying to cope with the cost of living crisis.The Conservative Government have introduced an "energy rebate" scheme which will see all energy bills reduced by a flat £200 in October, followed by all bills going up by £40 per year for the next five years, in a bid to soften the blow caused by increases to energy prices.However, research from the Labour party now suggests that saving will be eliminated by a decline in real terms of the basic state pension, which will hit pensioners in the pocket.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The state pension is set to increase by 3.1 per cent later this year, but Labour say the rising cost of inflation, which is currently 4.8 per cent, means that the basic state pension for an individual will be worth around £222 less in real terms over a year than in 2021/22.
The Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency would see 17,711 people affected as a result. The Labour list MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy believes the decision not to offer a greater increase will have a disastrous effect on locals, and believes the Scottish Government need to offer a sharper response to the Westminster change.She told Lanarkshire Live: "At a time of rising energy bills and prices going up in the shops,
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