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September 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
Heading into September, the cost of living remains at the forefront of many people's minds across the UK. A rise in inflation to 2.9 per cent in July means prices are once again beginning to rise, with fears of a costly winter on the horizon.
DWP confirms automatic £300 payments for state pensioners
The 2026/27 Winter Fuel Payment is worth between £100 and £300 Automatic payments of up to £300 have been confirmed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for state pensioners from November. The money comes from the winter…
Reform UK plans to 'abolish' £150 household energy bill payment
Reform made a number of pledges this week Energy affordability advocates have criticised Reform UK's promise to slash a £15 payment to households struggling to pay energy bills. Ahead of this week's party conference in Birmingham, party…
Older state pensioners given bumper £1,479 Tuesday payments in September
Older state pensioners can get paid twice in September if they're paid on Tuesdays Some lucky older state pensioners will have a bumper September with two DWP state pension payments totalling up to £1,479.20. Those who retired before April…
BGA parent company expected to defer payment system plan
United stand: BGA and Phoenix staff outside of the Bermuda Industrial Union, cross Union Street, in Hamilton, early yesterday (Photograph by Akil Simmons) A group of companies that covers BGA, Brown & Co, Pitt & Co and SAL will defer the…
Rise in fake UPI payment cases leaves merchants worried
Owners of small businesses are allegedly being targeted by scammers using fake UPI payment confirmations, prompting the merchant community and the police to urge caution. Several such incidents have been reported from different parts of the State…
Indians can now make UPI payments in Uzbekistan: What to explore on your next trip
Samarkand is probably the first name that comes to mind when you think of Uzbekistan — and for good reason. Once a major Silk Road city, it is packed with grand monuments and intricate Islamic architecture. The highlight is Registan Square…
Solana Payment Channels Hit 1 Million Payments Per Second - But Who Is Actually Paying?
On September 3, 2026, the Solana Foundation announced the launch of Payment Channels, accompanied by a headline-grabbing figure: 1 million payments per second. This benchmark, derived from a controlled test involving 100,000 unique wallets through…
DWP one-off bonus payment confirmed for PIP households
A special bonus payment has been confirmed for people who receive Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The extra cash will land in bank accounts later this year, designed to provide a small financial boost. PIP claimants are among households who…
Andy Burnham new £200 cost-of-living payments in September
Special cost-of-living payments will be paid out to more households during September. An emergency fund has been launched by the Government with households able to submit claims. This helps residents with essential costs like food, water and…
Bumper £1,088 payments for state pensioners born before 1960
State pension payments are set to rise by hundreds of pounds under triple lock rules. Millions of over-65s will see their payments go up from next April. And latest triple lock data has provided an indication of how much the pension might go up by.
Automatic £200 payments in November for state pensioners born before 1960
Around nine million pensioners will be getting bonus payments from the Government in November. Winter Fuel Payments will once again be entering bank accounts as the weather turns colder. The cash is worth either £200 or £300 depending…
State pensioners told not eligible for Winter Payments despite being over 65
Around four million people won't be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments this year despite being pension age. In previous years, everyone was handed the annual winter allowance once they were over 65. But new rules are in place which mean the payments…
Yuno Fast-Tracks Merchant Access to Revolut Payment Stack
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MW Advisory LLC Purchases Shares of 11,219 Global Payments Inc. $GPN
MW Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 11,219 shares of the…
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