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Pensions: Currie analyses Sunak's decision to protect triple lock 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 Pensioners are being hit with a double whammy of soaring inflation and energy bills which is placing a great strain on them financially. With many older people reliant on their state pension , the return of the triple lock will be welcome for thousands of households. Retirees will be looking to see how much they make once this payment rate increase is implemented in April. Related articles ‘Scandal' as HMRC forces pension savers to pay tax they don't even owe Premium Bonds winners for February 2023 announced What is the state pension triple lock? Since 2010, the Government has promised to … [Read more...] about State pension triple lock to return in April – how much will you get?

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The sweet smell of green chile roasting on an open flame permeates New Mexico every fall, wafting from roadside stands and grocery store parking lots and inducing mouth-watering visions of culinary wonders. Now one state lawmaker says it's time for everyone to wake up and smell the chile. Sen. Bill Soules' visit with fifth grade students in his southern district sparked a conversation about the savory hot peppers and the potential for New Mexico to become the first state in the nation to proudly have an official state aroma, a proposal now being considered by lawmakers. “It’s very unique to our state,” the Las Cruces Democrat said of roasting chile. “I have tried to think of any other state that has a smell or aroma that is that distinctive statewide, and I can’t think of any.” For New Mexico, chile is more than a key … [Read more...] about New Mexico considers roasted chile as official state aroma

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. New Zealand's Northland region lifted a state of emergency declaration Wednesday after an overnight storm didn't turn out as bad as feared. A heavy rain warning for Auckland was also lifted, although a state of emergency remained in place for the nation's largest city after record rainfall and flooding on Friday killed four people and caused widespread disruption. Weather forecasters had predicted another night of heavy rain . Ron Devlin, the regional manager for Fire and Emergency New Zealand, told reporters that crews had dealt with more than 50 weather-related callouts Wednesday morning in and around Auckland. "But I want to stress the rain didn’t reach the point that was predicted, which is a great thing, and so we’re quite comfortable with the amount of events that we’re attending," Devlin … [Read more...] about New Zealand lifts state of emergency declaration as rain eases

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Michigan House Democrats voted Tuesday to move the state's presidential primary to the fourth week of February and become a part of a new group of states slated to lead off the Democratic party's presidential primary starting next year. The move, which was approved by the state Senate along party lines on Thursday, comes after a Democratic National Committee panel voted last month to approve a plan that would make Michigan the fifth state to hold its presidential primary in early 2024, and potentially, in years to come. Democratic leaders in the state have said that the move will give Michigan an increased voice in national politics and drive more attention to the battleground state. "Our population is a more reflective mix of suburban, urban and rural constituents than just about any other state that … [Read more...] about Michigan House Democrats vote to move state’s presidential primary to end of February

close Video The US Sends Ukraine Weapons to Prepare for Russian Spring Ground Offensive Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war on 'Special Report.' Russia is not complying with the only existing nuclear arms treaty between Moscow and Washington, the State Department warned Congress in a report Tuesday. A State Department spokesperson told Fox News that Moscow is not complying with numerous stipulations laid out under the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), which was renewed by both parties in February 2021 for five years. "Russia's refusal to facilitate inspection activities prevents the United States from exercising important rights under the treaty and threatens the viability of U.S.-Russian nuclear arms control," the spokesman said. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov via videoconference at the … [Read more...] about Russia not complying with nuclear arms treaty, State Department warns Congress

close Video FDA clears abortion pill to be sold at pharmacies Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier on mifepristone-induced abortions and new clearance that would allow the drug to be sold at pharmacies. EXCLUSIVE – Twenty Republican state attorneys general have warned CVS and Walgreens that their plan to use the mail to distribute abortion pills would violate state and federal laws, and that they could be liable if they proceed. Missouri AG Andrew Bailey is leading the effort and said his office is doing everything in its power to warn these companies that they will use "every tool at our disposal to uphold the law." "As Attorney General, it is my responsibility to enforce the laws as written, and that includes enforcing the very laws that protect Missouri’s women and unborn children," Bailey said in a statement. "[M[any people are not aware that federal law expressly prohibits using the mail to send or receive any drug that … [Read more...] about 20 state AGs warn CVS, Walgreens that distributing abortion pills violates state, federal law

close Video Tim Scott: America needs common ground Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., joins 'One Nation with Brian Kilmeade' to discuss Iowa's governor signing a school choice bill, claiming the future of our nation is in the hands of the 'educated and uneducated.' EXCLUSIVE – Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is embarking on what’s being described as a "Faith in America" listening tour amid increased speculation that the rising star in the GOP is moving towards launching a 2024 presidential campaign. The tour, which was shared first with Fox News on Wednesday, will kick of later this month with speeches in his home state — which holds the third contest in the Republican Party’s presidential nominating calendar — and in Iowa, whose caucuses kick off the GOP’s race for the White House. In another sign that will generate more buzz about an increasingly likely White House run, Scott will run digital ads in Iowa ahead of his visit, paid for by his 2022 … [Read more...] about Sen. Tim Scott kicking off ‘Faith in America’ listening tour, including ads in key 2024 primary state

CARFAX is sharing a list of states with the most and fewest auto accidents, according to its data. Specifically the numbers relate to the most and fewest accidents per 1,000 registered vehicles in each state. If you live in Georgia, Kentucky and South Carolina you are among the top ten states with the most accidents.  But good news for our CarPro Radio Show listeners in Oregon, California, Maryland and Pennsylvania: you're among the top ten states with the fewest accidents. Top 10 states with the most accidents: Georgia Kentucky South Carolina Louisiana North Carolina Alabama Rhode Island New Jersey Indiana Tennessee ➡️ Read Jerry's Special Report on Vehicle History Reports here → "Several southern states suffer from higher accident rates," said Patrick Olsen, Executive Editor at CARFAX. "But when we look at the states with the fewest accidents, Oregon tops the list followed closely by several … [Read more...] about States With The Most And Fewest Auto Accidents

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for January 24 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. GOP lawmakers in multiple states are aiming to relax certain gun restrictions by allowing people to carry concealed firearms without having to obtain a permit, continuing a trend that many gun control advocates say is frightening. Fifteen states already allow concealed carry without a permit, and lawmakers in nine others have proposed allowing or expanding the practice. GOP governors are backing the changes in Utah and Tennessee . Another bill expanding permitless carry in Montana has passed the state House. FILE: A man carries his weapon during a second amendment gun rally at Utah State Capitol on Feb. 8, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP) Most states require people to do things like get weapons training and undergo a background check to get a permit to carry a gun hidden by a jacket or … [Read more...] about States push for allowing concealed carry of guns without permit

Colorado State Patrol says it responded to more than 31,000 calls of road rage in 2022. According to a CSP news release, the 31,760 aggressive driving calls the agency responded to in 2022 represent a 4.5% increase compared to 2021. Aggressive driving can look like tailgating, cutting someone off, flashing a weapon, or escalating the confrontation by getting out of the car. “If someone cuts you off, tailgates, or makes a rude gesture, you may be tempted to get even but just don’t,” Colorado State Patrol Chief Matthew Packard stated in the release. “No one ever thinks anger will turn to violence, but it can and it does.” In 2022, there were more calls for aggressive driving than impaired driving, which was up 7% in 2022 , Colorado State Patrol stated in the news release. In December, a 58-year-old woman was shot in a road rage incident in Wheat Ridge. In November, a man was arrested after his passenger began shooting at an off-duty officer. The passenger later died by … [Read more...] about Road rage calls to Colorado State Patrol increased 4.5% in 2022