Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit
Source: BBC
Katy McCloskey and Chris ClementsBBCSammy and Annie Dougherty believe they qualify for the Warm Home Discount, but their postcode isn't recognised by the Scottish Gas online application form.People on low incomes could be losing out on a grant for winter heating bills because postcodes are missing from an energy supplier's website.Scottish Gas were warned last autumn that customers on means-tested benefits living…
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