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EU 'using expats to punish UK for Brexit' says expert Discover the best city breaks, beach holidays, cruises and UK travel spots by signing up SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Around 60,000 British expats live in Portugal and the country is one of the most popular destinations for a relocation. With so many Britons, expats moving to Portugal may find themselves living in the middle of the expat “scene”. Related articles Spain’s Costa del Sol has never been ‘so quiet’ ‘Turned away’ Cruise passengers share stories Portugal Property Guides looked at the Portuguese “hotspots” for Britons. Whether newcomers want to avoid or join in their fellow British expats, these are some of the most popular areas … [Read more...] about Best destinations for British expats in Portugal named – from beach to city

Portugal: Algarve tourist chief welcomes British visitors Discover the best city breaks, beach holidays, cruises and UK travel spots by signing up SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Relocating to another country is a dream for many Britons who want to never leave their holiday destinations. With the prospect of great weather, great food and an outdoorsy lifestyle, the Algarve in Portugal is a popular choice. Related articles Expats should start with a ‘second home’ to adapt says expert Portugal holiday rules explained – with one 'no-test' destination Pedro Reimão, Executive Board Member at luxury resort Vale do Lobo told Express.co.uk : “We have fantastic weather. “The sun is shining, there are … [Read more...] about Expats spending the pandemic in the Algarve had a ‘fantastic’ time – ‘safe haven’

World's Most Expensive Cruise: Guests show off their suite Discover the best city breaks, beach holidays, cruises and UK travel spots by signing up SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Many crew members love working on the ships due to the travel and the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. One cruise crew member said they worked on a ship and invited Reddit users to “ask me anything”. Related articles British expat in Cyprus says ‘isolation is a regular feeling’ ‘Turned away’ Cruise passengers share stories One user asked: “How many hours a day did you work and what percentage of the guests treated you poorly?” The crew member said: “It depends. Some days you work 12 hours or so, once … [Read more...] about Travel and parties’ Cruise crew member unveils the reality of life onboard – ‘way more fun

John Bishop jokes about Novak Djokovic Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info John Bishop made his TV return last night with the latest episode of his chat show. The star chatted with Oti Mabuse and Rob Brydon on The John Bishop Show. However, some fans may have been left wanting to know a bit more about the star’s life off-screen as well. Related articles Nadia Sawalha, 57, causes a stir as Loose Women host goes topless Fern Britton in candid admission about sex life after split from Phil A few years ago, John opened up about how he had to sell his dream home. In an unearthed article, the comedian said he was left with “no choice” after … [Read more...] about ‘No choice!’ John Bishop and wife were forced to sell dream home to make room for HS2

Martin Lewis lays out the best savings deals available Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Layla Moran, the Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon, revealed in a recent interview how her stocks and shares ISA was affected by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. During the last General Election in 2019, the Liberal Democrats called for a second referendum to resolve the gricklock in Parliament over Britain’s exit from the political institution. Related articles Martin Lewis: How to get ‘thousands of pounds extra’ state pension Martin Lewis urges pensioners to claim ‘gateway benefit’ The issue of Brexit raised … [Read more...] about Lib Dem MP Layla Moran admits she lost ‘big chunk’ of savings due to Brexit

State pension: People 'rely on the DWP' to get sums right Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Attendance Allowance is a disability benefit payment from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) which helps claimants with the extra costs that arise from having their condition. The payment is delivered at two different rates which are awarded to benefit recipients depending on the severity of their disability. Claimants can either get £60 or £89.60 a week to help with personal support through Attendance Allowance. Related articles Martin Lewis: How to get ‘thousands of pounds extra’ state pension Martin Lewis urges pensioners to claim … [Read more...] about State pension claimants could get extra £90 a week – are you eligible for extra cash?

Contactless card scams discusses by Which? expert Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Research carried out by payment provider SumUp found the UK saw an increase of 4.2 percent in the number of transactions paid by contactless cards last year. This represents a rise from 83.5 percent in 2020 to 87 percent in 2021 with the method gaining popularity as a way of paying for goods and services while social distancing during the pandemic. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk , Nine Etienne, vice president at SumUp, spoke about why the UK has embraced contactless payments compared to its European counterparts. Related articles Women are underpaid by £1bn … [Read more...] about Contactless card payments are more popular in the UK than Europe – why?

Sturgeon explodes in row on end of Covid passports Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ms Sturgeon appeared on BBC Sunday Morning as she defended her Government's decision to keep several coronavirus restrictions in place as England removes theirs. Mask-wearing and Covid passes will still be enforced north of the border but concerns have grown over the economic impact of the certificates which may deter people from visiting certain businesses. The First Minister was asked to give a date on when they would be dropped but snapped at Sophie Raworth as she would not be able to provide a time as she would simply be "making it up". Related articles … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not telling you a date’ Sturgeon explodes at Raworth in row on Covid passports

Gordon Brown says Boris' administration will 'end in scandal' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson (Image: Getty Images) Whips are responsible for party discipline and get their name from the 18th century when MPs spent more time fox hunting than legislating. A “whipper-in” was a huntsman's assistant who kept the hounds from straying by driving them back with a whip into the main body of the pack. Related articles Gloating Verhofstadt sparks fury with Dover chaos jibe Liz Truss signs another trade agreement for UK But with the Prime Minister turning into the quarry over the Downing Street party revelations, … [Read more...] about ‘Boris forgot our loyalty’ Inside story of how Tory red wall and Brexiteers turned on PM

Sturgeon grilled over strict Covid rules as Scotland rate exposed Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nicola Sturgeon faced widespread criticism from businesses across Scotland after she reintroduced strict measures to combat Covid ahead of the Christmas holidays. BBC Sunday Morning host Sophie Raworth questioned her decision after data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) appeared to show little difference in the infection rate between England and Scotland despite the more relaxed measures south of the border. Ms Raworth said: "In Scotland, you've had much tighter restrictions. Related articles Liz Truss signs another trade agreement for … [Read more...] about ‘Incredibly damaging!’ Sturgeon slammed over strict Covid rules as Scotland rate exposed