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Some parents risk missing DWP weather payments despite cold snap
Brits across the UK could pocket extra cash over the coming months as temperatures plummet - but some eligible claimants risk missing out. The Cold Weather Payment is handed out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to those on certain…
Second round of November Social Security payments out today
The second round of November Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued today. Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The first round of payments already…
December Social Security payment worth $967 goes out in 12 days
December Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will be issued to recipients in 12 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, as is the case with December's payment. If a payment falls on either a weekend…
Londoner creates nails that could link to credit cards for payments
A woman who dreamed of becoming an engineer since the age of five has created high-tech nail extensions that link to webpages and clothing that connects to the weather forecast. She is trying to inspire the next generation and showing that tech can…
Nuvei and European Payments Initiative Launch Wero Payments for European eCommerce Merchants
CamperDays among the first online businesses now accepting Wero through Nuvei's platform MONTREAL, Nov. 19, 2025 /CNW/ -- Nuvei today announced that its eCommerce merchants have started processing transactions via Wero, the innovative digital…
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Razorpay rolls out 'Get Paid, Not Played' to spotlight cross-border payment gaps
Razorpay has announced a new cross-border payments campaign, Get Paid, Not Played, aimed at drawing attention to the challenges faced by Indian exporters, SaaS firms, agencies, and freelancers when receiving international payments. The initiative…
Amazon's $1.5 billion settlement payments going out now - how to get your $51
Amazon has started sending out automatic refunds to millions of customers as part of its $1.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC accused Amazon of using deceptive methods to enroll people in Prime memberships without…
November 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
As the end of 2025 draws nearer, higher bills combined with lower temperatures mean many will be facing increased costs in the approach to Christmas. For millions across the country, managing the cost of living remains a daily struggle as prices…
It takes decades to save for a 10% home down payment in New York: study
The typical New York state household would need 23 years to save for just a 10% down payment on a home. That's according to jaw-dropping new data from ConsumerAffairs. The consumer platform took a snapshot of home buying prospects in all 50 states…
Rollout of new Farm Sustainability Payment proceeds in NI
Rollout of a key element of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) flagship Sustainable Agriculture Programme will now proceed after the NI Assembly supported regulations enabling the introduction of the new Farm…
See if you're eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payment with postcode checker
With winter upon us and the Met Office predicting freezing temperatures as low as -7C across the UK, you could be eligible for a £25 cash boost from the government. The Cold Weather Payment scheme offers financial assistance to households…
Is your doctor receiving payments from a drug company? There's no easy way to find out
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. In Canada, when a doctor hands you a prescription, you trust that what's…
DWP Cold Weather Payment explained: Who qualifies, amount and when
As the mercury dips below a certain level, some households across the n ation could be eligible for additional assistance towards their heating bills. Cold Weather Payments, administered by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), are automatic…
LFC welcomes PayPal as club's official digital payments partner
LONDON, Nov. 19, 2025 /CNW/ -- Liverpool FC is proud to welcome PayPal as the club's official digital payments partner in a new global, multi-year deal. This marks PayPal's first-ever collaboration with a Premier League club, further positioning…
AI set to redefine shopping and payments, Affirm CEO says
Max Levchin, CEO and co-founder of Affirm, which offers buy now, pay later plans, said artificial intelligence is poised to transform shopping by taking over human tasks and making financial products more transparent. AI agents will soon be able to…
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