The Daily Express carries Ros’ warning that older people will not accept stricter lockdown rules being imposed on them and will reject such age discrimination. ( link to pdf )
Ros was interviewed on Sky TV’s Ridge on Sunday programme and warned against age discrimination in deciding how to ease the lockdown.
Ros is quoted In a Yorkshire Post column with support explaining why it would be wrong to discriminate against older people when extending lockdown. ( link to pdf )
The Yorkshire Post prints a letter from a fit 73 year old who agrees totally with Ros’ column calling on the Government to drop any thoughts of age discriminatory easing of lockdown rules. ( link to pdf )
Ros wrote an Opinion column for the Yorkshire Post which explains why it is wrong to single out people for ongoing lockdown just on the basis of age. ( link to pdf )
The Guardian newspaper quotes Ros’ concerns that Government might be considering discriminating against over 60s or 0ver 70s in plans for coronavirus lockdown policy. ( link to pdf )
This is Money highlights the good news that some banks, including Barclays, have agreed to waive the increase in overdraft charges by allowing interest free overdrafts to end April, which Ros has warmly welcomed.
Ros is quoted in Pension Age magazine warning that the Covid19 lockdown has increased risks of scams – public need to be protected and have clear warnings not to engage with cold calls. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted in the Daily Telegraph urging banks to suspend the planned penal increases in overdraft charges for consumers, particularly on arranged overdrafts. (Subscription needed to view.)
MailonLine highlights Ros’ suggestions that people who are seriously ill or caring for others might be allowed to take their state pension early. ( link to pdf )