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Social welfare warning as payment change on the way for thousands of recipients
Social welfare recipients are being warned of an upcoming payment date change which will see some sums landing in bank accounts early. This shake-up comes ahead of the August Bank Holiday, which falls on August 3, just a few weeks time. Due to…
Social welfare payment dates and key changes for July, August and September
There are several important social welfare dates and changes to be aware of for July, August and September. These include an alteration to payment dates and the issuing of the annual Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. The Fuel…
XRP Payments Hit Near-Zero Levels: Should You Expect Recovery in 24 Hours?
With payment volume on the XRP Ledger plummeting to almost zero over the past 24 hours, XRP's on-chain activity has suffered yet another severe blow. Recent network data shows that the amount of XRP transferred between accounts fell sharply from a…
How To Earn Rewards On Housing Payments With Bilt Credit Cards
Earlier this year, Bilt roll out absolutely massive changes, which impact both the credit card portfolio, as well as the way that rewards are offered on housing payments. There's no denying that the new system is confusing to many people, and that…
Dubai mortgages: When can banks repossess homes for missed loan payments?
Question: I am planning to buy a house in Dubai through a mortgage, but I am still exploring the idea and would like to understand the risks involved. Under what circumstances could I lose the property if I am unable to keep up with the mortgage…
Opinion | Markets, not politics, will make China's yuan a global currency
The yuan's next global push will fall short if it is treated as persuasion. The test is not whether Beijing wants an international currency or whether Hong Kong can host summits around it. It is whether a treasurer in Jakarta, a bank in Riyadh or a…
Triple lock 'due' date warning over future of policy
The future of the triple lock is look dubious with experts questioning its long-term sustainability. The policy has delivered substantial pay rises for pensioners in recent years, including a record 10.1 per cent increase in April 2023. The triple…
A look at Canada's uranium mining industry and its plan for nuclear plants
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Top prospect Viggo Björck plans future with Jets
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Does Hong Kong's housing market rebound need local owners to sustain it?
Hong Kong's housing market has rebounded faster than expected this year, but analysts say the pace of the recovery could undermine its own momentum as rising prices begin to erase the affordability that had started drawing local buyers back into…
'Not a fun time': Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back
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Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative
Grayscale classified XRP as a global payments asset within its broader digital asset narrative framework. The designation reflects XRP's connection to cross-border payments and blockchain-based settlement discussions. Grayscale's focus strengthens…
Co-op and Post Office among latest high street closures - 52 branches to shut
The British high street has been dealt yet another blow, with a fresh wave of store closures announced across the country. Both the Post Office and the Co-op are among the well-known names shutting up shop. The Co-op has confirmed it will be…
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Sunday, July 12, 2026: Mostly down from last week
According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, mortgage rates are mostly lower compared to last week. The current 30-year fixed rate rose by 4 basis points to 6.44%. The 20-year fixed fell by 8 basis points to 6.21%. The 15-year fixed…
7-Eleven Owner Drops Go-It-Alone Strategy For SoftBank Embrace
Seven & i Holdings Co. 's move toward selling a stake to SoftBank Corp. and PayPay Corp. signals a willingness to surrender some control over its future in return for the benefits of being allied with key strategic partners. The Tokyo-based…
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