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April 2026 payment dates for universal credit, benefits and pensions
April is around the corner, and with it a new financial year that promises to bring lots of change to households across the UK. Cost of living concerns have grown as conflict in the Middle East suddenly threatens to hit Britain's economy. The…
How $1,100 monthly payments to disaster survivors helped them rebuild
Mari Younger cherished her life in West Maui, where she worked hard at her career in the restaurant industry and was proudly self-sufficient, happily living in the same condo for 11 years, lovingly doting on her cat, Stella. Then she suffered a…
UK banks keep £100 limit for contactless card payments despite FCA scrapping it
Shoppers will not be able to splash unlimited amounts on contactless cards despite the lifting of a £100 cap on payments as Britain's banks held off on making changes. The official limit on individual contactless transactions on credit and…
Swiss authorities expect poorer finances due to additional pension payments
The 13th monthly payment each year from the old-age and survivors' state pension scheme, which was approved by voters in March 2024, will initially be introduced in 2026 and 2027 without additional funding, the Federal Finance Administration…
Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out
Mari Younger cherished her life in West Maui. She worked hard at her career in the restaurant industry and was proudly self-sufficient, happily living in the same condo for 11 years, lovingly doting on her cat, Stella. Then came a health emergency…
Expect Government to reduce petrol pump prices next week, but no one-off payments planned
This is not the first time an international conflict involving Iran has had a downstream impact on Irish fuel and energy prices. The 1979 Iranian revolution led to a 10 per cent reduction in global oil supplies and resulted in the price surging…
'Future-fit' David Jones chases change amid overdue payments
Department store giant David Jones, a 188-year-old mainstay of Australia's retail industry, is pushing ahead with a series of changes to ensure its financially strained business is “future-fit”. Rebounding from a $74.4 million loss in…
ECB Opens Work on ATM, Payments for Digital Euro
The European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking industry experts to contribute to workstreams focused on how the digital euro central bank digital currency would function across ATMs, payment terminals and acceptance infrastructure. In an announcement…
Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out
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£100 card payment rule axed from today in major change for all shoppers
The £100 limit on contactless payment limits has been axed from today The £100 limit on contactless card payments has been axed from today, in a major change for all shoppers. From Thursday, March 19, banks and payment providers will…
Opera Proposes CELO Token Deal, Replacing Cash Payments With Crypto Stake
Opera, a Nasdaq-listed web browser company, is proposing to change how it is compensated by the Celo ecosystem, opting to receive native tokens instead of cash as it deepens its involvement with the network. The company said Thursday it has…
A loophole for rewards could protect Coinbase from a looming D.C. ban on stablecoin interest payments
If lawmakers ultimately ban stablecoin rewards under the proposed CLARITY Act, Coinbase (COIN) could lose one tool it uses to attract users to hold digital dollars on its platform — though analysts say the impact on the exchange's business…
Payments Canada welcomes Meridian as first new provincial credit union member
OTTAWA, ON, March 19, 2026 /CNW/ - Payments Canada announced today the approval of Meridian Credit Union, Ontario's largest credit union, as a member. Meridian is the first credit union to obtain membership following the recent expansion of…
DWP handing out one-off bonus payments - but two groups won't get a penny
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing 'one-off' bonus payments to benefits recipients - however, two categories are ineligible. The DWP Household Support Fund is providing financial backing for emergency assistance to households…
The 7 UK banks keeping £100 contactless payment limit after FCA rule change
The list of UK banks maintaining the £100 limit for contactless card payments, despite the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) abolishing this cap, has been disclosed. The FCA implemented this rule change to enable banks to adapt to evolving…
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