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Increase in AME Budgets

12 November 2025

Proposing MP
Torsten Bell Lab
Swansea West
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses an increase in the Department for Work and Pensions' non-voted AME budgets.

Action Requested

The Department has received approval from HM Treasury to increase the non-voted AME budget by £1,610,000,000 to fund Winter Fuel Payment increases as per the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2025.

Key Facts

  • The AME budget will be increased by £1,610,000,000.
  • This increase is for non-voted AME budgets and total AME budget control.
  • The funding is to support increases in the Winter Fuel Payment.
  • The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2025 guide this adjustment.
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