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Half of customers swap after pub introduces five per cent off payment rule
A pub landlord is offering discounts for customers who pay by cash in a bid to combat soaring bank charges on card transactions. Alan Davies, who runs The Trumpet Inn near Ledbury, Herefordshire, has slashed his prices by 5 per cent for cash…
Peter Mandelson insists he has 'no recollection' of bombshell Epstein payments
A leading UK government figure has suggested Peter Mandelson should also testify in the US over his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Communities Secretary Steve Reed said Lord Mandelson needs to clear up whether a 'lack of disclosure' remains over…
Lord Mandelson: I have no recollection of payments from Jeffrey Epstein
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Lord Peter Mandelson has said he does not…
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February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
The year has got off to a biting start, with sub-zero temperatures and stormy conditions forcing millions to stay indoors and turn the heating up. An increase in energy bills combined with the post-Christmas financial slump means the first weeks of…
Government Reportedly In Talks With Alipay to Integrate UPI for International Payments
The Indian government is in talks with China-related Ant International to allow digital payments platform Alipay+ to be linked to India's leading instant payments system for cross-border transactions, two government sources told Reuters. The move…
UK payments stuck with 'bolted on' European regulation
The boss of the UK's payments regulator has said the body's consolidation with the City watchdog will allow it to ditch overhanging red tape from Europe. David Geale, who heads up the Payments System Regulator (PSR) and leads on payments at the…
Ripple News Today: Ripple Secures Full EMI License in Europe, Unlocks EU-Wide Payments
Ripple has reached a major regulatory milestone in Europe after obtaining full approval for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This…
Arknights Endfield developers reveal cause of unauthorised Paypal payment problem, after roughly $80,000 was charged community-wide
Hypergryph, the developers of Arknights Endfield, has today explained the cause and full scope of last week's player mischarge problem. According to a newly released statement, all players impacted by the unauthorized charges have been refunded.
Versapay Releases 2026 Cash Flow Clarity Report: CFOs Face Rising Cash Flow Uncertainty Amid Persistent Payment Delays
Survey of 400 senior finance leaders reveals the growing impact of late payments and cash flow uncertainty on strategic decision-making SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- Versapay has released the 2026 Annual Cash Flow Clarity Report, developed…
The six health conditions most likely to get £749 a month DWP payment
Individuals with specific health conditions are more likely to receive a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payment lasting five years. Recent statistics reveal which ailments qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for an extended…
India govt, RBI in talks with Alipay+ to integrate its instant payment systems, sources say
India's government and central bank are in talks with Ant International about allowing Alipay+ to be linked with India's instant payments system for cross-border transactions, according to two government sources. The…
Lord Mandelson: I have no recollection of payments from Jeffrey Epstein
The peer, who was sacked as US ambassador last year because of his links to Epstein, appears to feature in several bank statements released on Friday in the huge tranche of files related to the disgraced financier by the US government. In one bank…
The green industrial revolution is coming
Last week, the UK government announced the biggest expansion of offshore wind ever seen in British or European history. A record-breaking auction round (AR7), where companies compete for financing to build new offshore wind farms, added 8.4GW of…
The Latest: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil will predict winter's end or 6 more weeks of cold
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Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over latest Epstein files revelations
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