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Millions claiming DWP benefits urged to check for missing bonus payment now
Millions of people who claim Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits are being urged to check if they received their Christmas bonus. The Christmas bonus is normally paid at the beginning on December - but if you have not received your…
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afaqs! Pause - Argho Bhattacharya, Head of Marketing, PayU Payments
The people I work with and the purpose we get to drive together. Marketing isn't a solo game; it's a team sport. So going out there every day and delivering what the consumer needs, what the organisation expects, and what the market demands is par…
January 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
Rising bills and falling temperatures have led to higher costs for people across the country as the year comes to a close. For millions of Britons, balancing the cost of living is an ongoing challenge, with household incomes unable to keep pace…
Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons
Mindex, the export center of Iran's Ministry of Defense, is accepting cryptocurrency payments method for advanced weapons systems as a means of bypassing international sanctions that the country faces. Prospective customers can buy weapons such as…
8 government benefits and payments Quebecers will receive this January
Along with flipping the calendar to a new year, we're also heading into a new month, which for many Quebecers means a fresh round of government payments hitting their bank accounts. Whether it's retirement income, family benefits, or tax credits…
Households told 'take action now' if DWP payment not received before January 2026
The DWP issued a Christmas bonus payment You could be eligible for a one-off DWP payment, but you'll need to keep an eye out for it. On your bank statement, it could appear as “DWP XB”. Usually, the payment is issued before the New…
DWP alert as 674,000 households set for £25 cold weather payment
Thousands are due to receive a £25 cash boost as cold weather payments have been triggered in various postcodes across the UK. The DWP has announced that an estimated 674,000 households in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to…
Thousands set for cold weather payment as UK temperatures plummet - full list of areas
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DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered in 441 postcode areas - full list
The DWP has issued an update for Cold Weather Payments as 441 postcode areas are now set to receive payments. The Government pays £25 to eligible households when temperatures are forecast to be, or drop below, 0C or under for seven…
Payment fintechs push stablecoin tech for 2026
Key insights: Payment technology firms such as Stripe, PayPal and Circle are developing payment use cases for stablecoins. What's at stake: Stablecoins are still primarily used for investments. Forward look: Banks are also planning to issue…
DWP Cold Weather Payment checker - find out if your postcode is getting £25
Households in many areas of England will receive a one-off £25 payment to help with energy costs after temperatures plummeted in recent days. Several areas of the UK have experienced temperatures below zero since the start of the new year…
IRS retirees left without income as retirement payments remain delayed
WASHINGTON — Karen Atchison and Tracy Hinnant are more than longtime friends — they are also former colleagues who spent decades working at the Internal Revenue Service. Atchison dedicated 41 years to the IRS. Hinnant spent 37…
Every Cambridgeshire postcode to receive Cold Weather Payments - full list
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has triggered Cold Weather Payments in more than 400 postcode areas in England and Wales as the UK faces a chilly start to the New Year. An estimated 674,000 households will be eligible for the payments…
HHS audit for 2012 found $16M in 'improper' child care payments to Minnesota - and millions more has been sent to state since
WASHINGTON — The Minnesota day care scandal has been years in the making. An audit released nearly a decade before the Trump administration targeted the Land of 10,000 Lakes revealed that nearly one-fifth of all taxpayer money meant for…
Top Crypto Market Trends and Predictions for 2026
After a turbulent 2025, crypto is entering 2026 under very different conditions. Instead of hype-driven narratives, the focus is shifting toward regulation, infrastructure, and real economic use. According to insights from Coinbase Institutional's…
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