Support bubbles have bene put in place to help tackle loneliness and isolation
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Worries support bubbles would be scrapped amidst soaring coronavirus infection rates have been scorched by health secretary and West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock.
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi had said on Monday that all Covid-19 measures are under review, causing some to fear that measures put in place to protect those facing loneliness or isolation could be taken away.
The bubbles were brought in last year to allow certain people, such as those living alone, to form a support network with another household.
Savings giant NS&I failed to consider if its controversial plan to axe Premium Bond prize cheques discriminated against the elderly and vulnerable, the Treasury admits.
National Savings & Investments had intended to start phasing out the popular payment method this month and instead credit customers bank accounts with the winnings directly or reinvest them.
But the Treasury-backed bank was forced to delay the move amid a backlash and customer service meltdown.
Backlash: NS&I had intended to start phasing out cheques this month but the Treasury-backed bank was forced to delay the move amid a backlash and customer service meltdown
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