The Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the payment will now be subject to a means test in England and Wales.
Stormont ministers will have to decide whether to follow the UK government’s decision to restrict winter fuel payments.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the decision on the winter fuel payments will be a matter for the Executive to consider. It is between £100 and £300, depending on the age of the recipient and whether or not they live alone.
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