Linda Howard

Gisborne, United Kingdom, Western Australia

Money and Consumer Writer at Scottish Daily Record

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Former DWP employee shares key reasons State Pension cannot be means-tested

3 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

Earlier this month, Pensions Minister Torsten Bell confirmed the State Pension will not be means-tested in the future after mounting speculation on social media hinted that the contributory benefit would be the next to be reviewed by the Labour Government.
New Zopa current account offers cashback and impressive 7.1% interest on savings

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

People can deposit up to £300 per month to take advantage of the market leading savings rate. Digital bank Zopa has entered the current account market, enabling customers to earn 2 per cent interest on balances as well as cashback on purchases and an impressive 7.10 per cent interest on a linked savings account. The new account, called Biscuit, offers 2.00 per cent AER (annual equivalent rate) interest on balances.
DWP urged to review Motability scheme as part of new welfare reforms

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

Conservative MP Danny Kruger has urged the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to include a review of the Motability scheme as part of the UK Government’s planned benefits reforms. The shadow minister put the suggestion to the senior DWP ministerial team on Monday during oral questions. The MP for East Wiltshire said: “One area where the Government do not seem to be looking for savings is in the Motability scheme.
DWP looking at ways to help people on benefits losing payments due to planned reforms

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

Planned changes to PIP eligibility are set to start in November 2026. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reassured claimants there will be “no immediate changes to Personal Independence Payment” for 3.7 million people when the proposed welfare reforms come into effect next November, subject to parliamentary approval. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall told MPs on Monday that nine out of 10 existing claimants will be unaffected by the changes.
DWP reviewing new and existing Universal Credit claims for ‘incorrect payments’

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

DWP has blocked £1 billion incorrect payments in a drive to protect people from falling into debt. More than £1 billion in incorrect Universal Credit payments have been blocked by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in a drive to stop people falling into financial difficulties. The milestone was reached after a programme to review payments was ramped up by the Labour Government last summer, with more than one million cases now looked at.
Attendance Allowance rules older people should know or monthly DWP payments could stop

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week on the non-means tested benefit from the DWP. The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there were nearly 1.7 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance at the end of August last year.
People on State Pension or benefits could cut broadband bill to under £20

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

Simple way to access cheaper broadband packages and boost your household budget this summer. Broadband customers keen to reduce their monthly bill may be unaware they can switch provider 50 days before their current contract ends without incurring any early exit fees. However, customers may also be eligible for a social tariff with their current supplier, which could bring the monthly cost down to under £20 - Virgin Media offers one for £12.50.
People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £441 each month

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

Arthritis remains the most common condition being claimed by nearly 484,000 pensioners on Attendance Allowance across Great Britain, including 44,455 in Scotland. However, there are also 74,804 people over 66 claiming support for back pain. Back pain - particularly lower back pain - is very common and while it usually improves within a few weeks, it can sometimes last longer or keep coming back, especially as we get older.
New call to cut income tax rate in half for people earning under £50,000

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

An online petition is also urging the UK Government to increase the Personal Allowance to £15,000. A new online petition is calling for the basic rate of tax to be cut from 20 per cent to 10 per cent for all workers earning less than £50,000 per year. Petition creator Holly Millar is also urging the UK Government to increase the Personal Allowance from £12,500 to £15,000. The petition, posted on the Petitions Parliament website, states: “We believe many are struggling financially.
New UK Government update to help millions of people with a Blue Badge

5 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Linda Howard

There are nearly three million Blue Badge holders across Great Britain. The UK Government recently confirmed that 90 per cent of all Blue Badge applications are being made through its online service, which process first-time and renewals for people living in Scotland, England and Wales. Using the online application service could also help all 2.8 million users when the time comes to renew their parking permit.

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