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State pensioners urged to check payments as DWP changes rules
State pensioners and those preparing for retirement may wish to verify how DWP regulations affect their payments. It's worth checking how the rules apply to you to be sure your payments are accurate. The system can be challenging to understand due…
How China is quietly reshaping Southeast Asia's payments beyond the US dollar
China and Indonesia have launched a new cross-border QR payment system, marking the latest step in Beijing's drive to build a regional digital payments network as it pushes to internationalise the yuan and reduce dependence on the US dollar. Users…
Stitch adds BNPL to payments platform
Merchants can customise Stitch's BNPL display by product, category or price band. Stitch, the payments infrastructure provider behind several South African online retailers, has added buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) to its enterprise payments platform.
Key UK student loan update as new rule 'could mean 40-year payments
Hundreds of thousands of students are being urged to “get cracking” on finance applications as a new generation of university loans begins to bite – with warnings many could be paying into their 60s. The latest English student…
Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales
Amidst a slowdown in housing sales and increasing affordability concerns, Indian real estate developers are strategically deploying flexible payment plans, including low booking amounts and deferred payments, to sustain demand and avoid outright…
Why the Faster Payment May Be the Safer Payment
The spread of sophisticated fraud schemes, including those supported by artificial intelligence, has sharpened awareness of payment vulnerabilities across the economy. Research cited in the latest “Money Mobility Tracker ” shows that…
TikTok's Australian revenue skyrockets, along with payments to Cayman-owned companies
TikTok's Australian operation has surged towards $1 billion in revenue, jumping 30 per cent on the prior year as the social media giant's local advertising machine continues to accelerate despite mounting regulatory pressure. But the company sent…
State pensioners warned of '£1,000 gap' with £12,548 payments
It is unlikely that the State Pension alone will be enough to cover a lifestyle in retirement Brits are being warned that the State Pension alone is unlikely to cover even a basic standard of living in retirement, with a growing gap between what…
US threatens sanctions on shipping companies over payments to Iran for Hormuz passage
The US has threatened to sanction shipping companies that pay Iran tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has been effectively closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that started in late February, with traffic…
Scottish election devolved benefit proposals could affect payments and support
The outcome of the Scottish Parliament election on May 7 could bring changes to benefits and financial support for households across Scotland. Some parties are promising to increase support and reduce costs, while others are focused on controlling…
€400 energy payments and supports for under €70k earners proposed
Four candidates in the Dublin Central by-election have made a cost of living pitch to voters less than three weeks out from polling day. The candidates debated several key issues in the urban constituency, including housing affordability, tackling…
Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, May 4, 2026: Stop Watching Your Payments Disappear Into Interest
It's demoralizing to pay your bill every month and barely see the number drop. When interest rates sit around 21%, most of your payment vanishes before it touches your actual debt. A balance transfer card flips that around. With 0% intro APR for up…
Extra DWP £45 May payment to state pensioners born after 1953
The Department for Work and Pensions is providing state pensioners with an additional £45 in May. Following the Triple Lock increase in April, the full new State Pension now stands at £241.30 per week, compared to the previous…
New claims for Adult Disability Payment most likely to get ongoing £778 award
The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show at the end of January, some 498,090 people were receiving Adult Disability Payments (ADP), the devolved benefit that has now replaced all new and existing claims for Personal Independence…
Older state pensioners handed bumper £1844.32 Friday AP payments in May
Older state pensioners will get a £440 boost Some fortunate older state pensioners will have a bumper May with two lots of 'Additional Pension' (AP) payments from the DWP on top of their basic state pension amounts. Those who retired before…
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