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5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Tuesday 26th April 2022
5. Stock markets across Europe fall yesterday after sharp declines in Asia on fears Covid restrictions in China could hit supply chains and the global economy.
Authorities in Beijing have implemented mass testing in one area of the city following a small outbreak of cases.
4. People who rely on face-to-face banking and cash are at risk of "being cut adrift" as branches and ATMs close, according to consumer group Which?
Its analysis suggests that branches have been shutting at a faster rate in rural areas than in urban ones.
3. Business leaders have urged the prime minister to make this year's extra bank holiday marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee permanent on 3rd June.
In an open letter, the CBI, UK Hospitality and a host of well-known brands said a "thank holiday" would honour the monarch and public service.
2. Boris Johnson will tell Cabinet ministers on Tuesday to come up with ideas to ease the cost-of-living crisis without having to raise taxes or increase borrowing any further.
Government sources admit it is unlikely that any of the schemes will help in the short term but are adamant that they will have an impact later this year.
1. The board of Twitter has agreed to a $44bn (£34.5bn) takeover offer from the billionaire Elon Musk.
Mr Musk, who made the shock bid less than two weeks ago, said Twitter had "tremendous potential" that he would unlock.