Jess Sheldon

WARREN BUFFETT addressed inflation at the annual shareholder meeting of Berkshire Hathaway this month, with thousands gathered to hear what the billionaire had to say.

COUNCIL TAX rebate payments were due to be paid out from April 2022, but eligible residents living in the St Helens local authority suffered a blow this week.

THE FREE prescription age could be increased from 60 to state pension age, should a Government proposal go ahead. For Marilyn Ricketts, 64, it could mean having to ask friends and family to help her pay for the medication she needs.

PENSION saving is a key concern for one Express.co.uk reader, who would like to put aside money for their daughter’s retirement. Express.co.uk contacted some finance experts, who shared their expertise on options for this reader.

RISHI SUNAK has announced eight million people will get a one-off payment of £650. Many will understandably want to know if they are eligible for the sum.

UK INFLATION has risen further, to a new highest rate in 40 years, sparking further fears of a recession.

THOUSANDS of UK pensioners have had their state pension stopped, due to not returning a form to the Pensions Service, which many claim they never received.

Pensioner households can benefit from the £300 cost of living payment this winter, but some on low income may also get extra support during periods of very cold weather.

Hundreds of thousands of low income households will now get a new Low Income Winter Heating Assistance, paying £50 a year to those eligible.

A state pension age review which looks at whether the rules around pensionable age are appropriate will be published by May 7, 2023.