Triple lock suspension means pensioners can’t afford essentials on the state pension
June and Pat, sisters in their 70s, said they’ve worked hard all their lives and didn’t expect to be struggling in later life. They’ve had to cut back on food, petrol and clothing because their state pension hasn’t risen in line with inflation. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Lockdown China’s zero-Covid agenda ‘means Xi is too busy to back Putin’s war’
CHINA’S strict zero-Covid policy has put millions of citizens in Shanghai under lockdown, and the impact that is having on the country’s economy has “shaped its reaction to Ukraine”, an expert says. Daily Express :: News Feed
Universal Credit rule change means millions could be owed £596 a month – check now
MORE than a million more Britons could now be due a Universal Credit payment of up to £596 a month due to a recent rule change. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pensioners to get MASSIVE 20% pay hike – When it will happen and what it means for you
PENSIONERS are in line for a 20 percent pay rise as annuity rates rebound but they face a tough decision over whether to buy today or wait for interest rates to climb higher. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
What Germany coalition deal means for EU – FDP leader could be trouble for bloc
GERMANY’S budding coalition partners will begin formal talks earlier than originally thought, sparking hope that a new government will be formed before Christmas. But one member of the FDP stands to become a considerable thorn in the EU’s side. Daily Express :: World Feed
Europe in limbo: German election deadlock means ‘fraught’ coalition may follow Merkel
EUROPE could be left in limbo for several months with the latest German election exit polls in the race to succeed Angela Merkel showing a near dead heat that will trigger lengthy talks over the formation of a new coalition Government. Daily Express :: World Feed
Loki episode 4 end credits scene explained: Who just showed up? What this means for MCU
LOKI episode 4’s end credits scene was quite the reveal, but who showed up and what does this mean for the MCU going forwards? Daily Express :: Films Feed
Vodafone update means TikTok users will never run low on data again
VODAFONE has upgraded its VOXI mobile service to exclude any data used by TikTok, which means fans can stream as much as they like – without using up any precious data from your monthly allowance. Daily Express :: Tech Feed
Royal protocol means Kate Middleton must pack as many as ’20 suitcases for three-day trip’
KATE MIDDLETON is no stranger to travel, however, it isn’t just foreign affairs that see her packing her suitcases. She also travels frequently within the UK, but according to experts, this doesn’t necessarily mean she packs lightly. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Amazon Echo update means Alexa fans no longer have any excuse for missing important dates
AMAZON has started to roll out a new feature to Alexa that promises to make it easier to keep tabs on some of the most important dates on the calendar. Here’s how it works. Daily Express :: Tech Feed