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Alert issued on student loan change impacting payments for millions
A new warning has been issued to federal student loan borrowers over an upcoming change that could significantly affect monthly payments and access to loan forgiveness programs. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging parents who took out…
Michael Johnson: Grand Slam Track founder to give back $500,000 payment
Jane Dougall BBC Sports Correspondent Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has confirmed he will refund a sum of $500,000 (£375,000) he allegedly 'secretly' paid himself just days before his Grand Slam Track (GST) league collapsed.
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April 2026 payment dates for universal credit, benefits & pensions with Easter change
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…
Most affordable town in UK with £325 mortgage payments - top 10 locations
A HISTORIC railway town has officially been named the most affordable place to live in Britain. The area topped the top 10 list for the second consecutive year, with an average mortgage payment of just £325 per month. Your info will be used…
PayEngine Joins Elavon's 'WorksWith' Partner Ecosystem -- Empowering Vertical SaaS Platforms to Embed Payments Seamlessly
By joining Elavon's curated marketplace, PayEngine becomes part of a global network of trusted technology partners designed to extend the capabilities of Elavon's payment processing platform. The collaboration brings together Elavon's…
DWP confirms early payment dates for benefits over Easter
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the early date when certain claimants will receive payments ahead of the four day Easter bank holiday weekend. With Easter Sunday falling on April 5 this year, any payments due on Good…
Dealers Cite Stricter Payment Norms, Reduced Depot Operations
Anantapur: Fuel outlets across Rayalaseema are facing operational strain due to supply-side restrictions at depots and panic buying, leading to delays in replenishment at petrol bunks. Though there is no official fuel shortage, dealers said tighter…
NS&I embroiled in row over missing payments for bereaved families
Bereaved families are seeking compensation The Government-backed National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has been embroiled in a row over missing payments to the families of deceased savers. The bereaved loved ones have reportedly called in lawyers…
'RHOP' Star Mia Thornton Accused of Skipping $2,859 Rent Payment
Former “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Mia Thornton is back in court headlines, and this time it's over rent. According to court documents filed on March 18, the former reality star is being sued for allegedly failing to pay $2,859…
Visa Becomes First Major Payments Company to Join Canton Network as Super Validator
Visa announced Wednesday that it will join Canton Network as the first major global payments company to serve as a Super Validator, helping extend privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructure to banks and financial institutions worldwide. The…
CBIC introduces payment aggregator for duty payout
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has said the e-payment platform ‘ICEGATE' will now have payment aggregator as an authorised mode to facilitate customs duty payment. With this, credit card or debit card or Unified Payment…
UK payments system is deceptively complex
Beneath every tap of your card is a complex web of payment systems you don't even notice – and we mustn't fall behind, writes Keith Douglas When the government published its Payments Forward Plan last month, it set out the course for the…
HomeLight says more buyers seek down payment help in 2026
As the U.S. housing market continues to face affordability headwinds, buyers are increasingly seeking down payment assistance and exploring alternative housing options, according to HomeLight 's second-quarter 2026 Lender Insights & Predictions…
UWM rolls out mortgage payment rewards via Bilt platform
Independent mortgage brokers working with United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) now have access to a new tool that allows borrowers to earn rewards on their mortgage payments, the company announced on Wednesday. The program, called “Built-In…
Banks Turn to Real-Time Payments to Win Small Businesses
Wendy Cai-Lee, CEO of Piermont Bank, described that dynamic in direct terms. “Every couple of years, they get moved from consumer bank to middle market and then back to the consumer bank,” she told PYMNTS in an interview, adding that…
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