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Taxi e-payment '3pc fee' notices spark debate on rollout day
Hong Kong taxi drivers began offering electronic payment options on Wednesday (Apr 1) under a new requirement, but the rollout was quickly overshadowed by controversy over a reported 3 percent surcharge. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT A photo…
New PIP payment and four groups most likely to get £778 a month
Proposed reforms by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) have been shelved until a thorough review of the eligibility and assessment process has been finalised. Minister for Social Security and…
Son of late congressman charged after alleged sexual messages and payments to teen
The son of one of the longest serving Republicans in Congress faces child pornography and other serious charges after allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with a 15-year-old girl in Florida. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said…
Taxi fare tussle: New e-payment rules spark debate over extra charges
A new mandate requiring all Hong Kong taxi drivers to offer at least two forms of electronic payment has hit a speed bump just one day after its implementation, as a controversy erupts over a three percent transaction fee being passed on to…
DWP minister admits 'we don't know' over state pension payments error
DWP minister Torsten Bell speaking to MPs A DWP minister has provided an update about a major state pension error. The ongoing issue has resulted in many people being told they would get more than they were actually on track to receive. State…
Check for £900 Council Tax discount before first payment is due this month
New Council Tax bills for 2026/27 have now been sent by email or post to households across Scotland with most local authorities set to increase the annual amount this year. However, there is a simple way to instantly reduce your monthly Council Tax…
New DWP payment uprating delay for people on State Pension, PIP or benefits
More than 13 million people on the New or Basic State Pension and those on benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will see the weekly payment rate increase on Monday, April 6. However, many people may not be aware that…
Full list of DWP Universal Credit payments increasing this month
The DWP has confirmed the new rates for Universal Credit as payments are set to increase this month as the new financial year begins. Every year rates go up in line with the rate of inflation from the previous September, along with many other DWP…
Eric Swalwell raids retirement, delays tax payments as he runs for California governor
Eric Swalwell has been dipping into his retirement savings and postponing his tax payments as he campaigns to become California's next governor. The Democratic congressman, 45, who is polling as high as 17 percent in a crowded field, has also…
SBI Ripple Asia And DSRV to Study XRP Ledger Payments
CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced…
XRP News: SBI Ripple Asia Teams Up with DSRV for Cross-Border Payments
XRP News: Two of Asia's most prominent blockchain-focused firms SBI Ripple and DSRV have started a joint research project to explore how blockchain can improve remittance and payment systems in Japan and South Korea. They teamed up to make…
New Jeep Cherokee Production Reportedly Stalled Out Over a Payment Dispute
Jeep enthusiasts rejoiced when the Cherokee nameplate was officially revived earlier this year—but prospective buyers could have to wait a bit longer, according to a new lawsuit reportedly filed by Stellantis. That's because the Toluca…
April 15: Mainers struggling with payments risk power shutoff as grace period ends
ROCKLAND, Maine — While Tax Day may be on the minds of many Mainers, April 15 also marks another critical deadline—one where Mainers could face a power shutoff. 'A lot of people right now are facing the possibility of having no…
Dallas-based National Cricket League was months overdue on $190K+ in payments following fall tournament, vendors allege
DALLAS — The National Cricket League was months overdue in paying vendors in excess of $190,000 for invoices tied to its signature event last fall, four vendors and the league's former CEO said. The NCL was overdue in paying more than…
90% of Top Credit Unions Win SMB Loyalty With Digital Payments Tools
That is the underlying signal in the PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera report, “ Credit Union Innovation Readiness: The Real Story Behind Member Churn.” The report finds that most small- to mid-sized business (SMB) members remain loyal…
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