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Lobbying firm pressed for details about payments to journalists for favourable stories
A political lobbying firm secretly paying journalists for articles favourable to its clients is facing calls to reveal full details of the payments, after the practice was denounced as a dangerous “attack on democracy”. MPs, senior…
Angela Rayner tells BBC she will not repay severance payment
Angela Rayner has told the BBC she will not repay a £16,876 ministerial severance payment after making her return to the cabinet. The Labour MP resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary in September 2025 after failing to pay…
Angela Rayner tells BBC she will not repay severance payment
Richard Wheeler, Political reporter and Matt Chorley, Presenter, BBC Radio 5 Live Angela Rayner has told the BBC she will not repay a £16,876 ministerial severance payment after making her return to the cabinet. The Labour MP resigned as…
Apple Could Turn Your iPhone Into a Dumb Phone for Missed Lease Payments
Yesterday, a program allowing prospective Apple consumers to lease new iPhones and Macs was leaked by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. New details of the “Apple Upgrade” program—rumored to launch July 28—point to what…
Adult Disability Payment changes claimants must report or payments could stop
The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show there are currently 504,710 people in claim for Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The devolved benefit has replaced Personal independence Payment (PIP) for new and existing claimants living north…
Apple's Leasing Program May Restrict iPhone Apps If You Miss Payments
After a Bloomberg report earlier this week revealed that Apple could soon launch a leasing program for its devices, 9to5Mac has found references in iOS 27 code that suggest leased devices could be placed under strict limitations if payments are…
Angela Rayner not returning her 17K severance payment
Please or to access all these features MissionCreep · Today 18:33 After a year out of gov Angela Rayner is back obviously and today saying she won't return the 17K severance payment because she ‘will deliver again' in government. Just…
Coinbase's corporate customers can now accept payments from AI agents
U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) has moved to close what it sees as gaps in the AI agentic economy, stitching together ways for businesses to be paid by agents, while better accommodating users putting agents to work trading and…
Winter Fuel Payment 2026 update on amounts and who is eligible
Older state pensioners are set to receive an immediate £100 boost to their Winter Fuel Payments this coming winter, as Andy Burnham inherits the existing system following years of uncertainty. Millions of state pensioners lost their…
Secret payment to spaceport scandal ex-councillor is revealed
Last year's 'Spaceport scandal', which caused so much embarrassment for Cornwall Council, has blasted into orbit again with the news that the former councillor at the heart of the issue signed a secret payout agreement with one of the authority's…
Kakao, Circle Explore Won Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Latest News PublishedJul 23, 2026 Kakao Group and Circle signed an MOU to explore won stablecoin payments, remittances, merchant settlement and tokenized financial services. Kakao Group has partnered with stablecoin issuer Circle to explore payment…
Benefit changes people must report to DWP or payments could stop
People claiming benefits may need to report changes in their circumstances to avoid overpayments, missed support or problems with future claims. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HM Revenue and Customs and Social Security Scotland all…
Carer Support Payment reminder for claimants going on holiday this summer
Unpaid carers in Scotland are being reminded they can continue receiving Carer Support Payments while taking a temporary break from their caring responsibilities, including for a summer holiday, hospital stay or other reasons. Social Security…
Change State Pension monthly payments to weekly with one phone call to DWP
The State Pension is worth up to £241.30 a week during the current financial year and is typically issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) every four weeks. However, while most older people are happy to receive a regular income…
Leaked iOS 27 code hints Apple can completely lock down leased iPhones over missed payments
It appears likely that Apple is looking to make a big shift in how it treats leased iPhones and payment plans. The changes include a new Upgrade Program and leaked iOS 27 beta code that suggests Apple could restrict iPhones when customers skip…
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