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Huge group of drivers won't get payments as millions handed £830 each
One group of drivers looks set to be missed when millions of people across the country are handed payments of £830. Low-income drivers who relied on a loan for cheaper cars are more likely to miss out on payouts under the UK watchdog's plans…
One group of drivers to miss out on £830 payments
Low-income drivers who relied on a loan for cheaper cars are more likely to miss out on payouts under the UK watchdog's plans for compensation, according to new analysis. Around 1.1 million low-value car finance agreements will not be eligible for…
Quebec announces tax relief, $50 registration cut, payments to ease cost of living - Montreal
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced Monday a series of measures to help residents cope with rising living costs, including a $50 cut to vehicle registration fees and payments of up to $200 for eligible households. The plan also…
Legacy Payments Tech Gets an AI Era Rebrand
In payments, complexity is often the product itself. The systems moving money across banks, networks, processors and merchants were built over decades, and while newer entrants frequently portray legacy infrastructure as outdated baggage, Spreedly…
Google Appeals Antitrust Ruling, Claims Billions in Payments to Apple Didn't Influence Search Decision
Google has filed an appeal against a 2024 antitrust ruling that determined the company violated competition laws by paying billions to become the default search engine on Apple's iPhone devices. MacRumors reports that in a legal filing submitted to…
£100 Nationwide bonus payments being increased to £275 for some customers
Nationwide bonus payments are being increased from £100 to £275 for some claimants. Nationwide, which has branches in Birmingham, is paying out the £100 Fairer Share Payment once again for 2026, it has announced. The mutual says…
UAE schools open to platforms like Tabby for monthly payment plans
Schools across the UAE are becoming more flexible with tuition fee payment plans as parents increasingly opt for monthly instalments instead of large upfront payments. The shift comes as institutions explore partnerships with fintech platforms such…
The Winter Energy Payment is buying less warmth each year - could there be a better long-term fix?
As New Zealand enters the colder months of the year, more than a million Kiwis have begun receiving their government-funded top-ups to help pay the power bill. Since it was introduced in 2018, the Winter Energy Payment has helped pensioners…
Pension Credit payment rules older people should know before going on holiday
More than 1.4million older people across Great Britain, including over 125,000 living in Scotland, are currently receiving Pension Credit, a gateway benefit that currently provides an average of £4,300 each year in extra financial support for…
DWP confirms £100 Winter Fuel Payment boost for eligible state pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed an automatic £100 Winter Fuel Payment boost for older claimants. The DWP is distributing £300 to older state pensioners. With the Winter Fuel Allowance returning for winter 2026 to…
BNB Chain Launches AI Agent Infrastructure Initiative With Onchain Payment Capabilities | Metaverse Post
BNB Chain launched the Agent Survival Pack with six AI infrastructure projects, enabling autonomous AI agents to access services and complete payments fully onchain. Blockchain ecosystem for Web3 dApps, BNB Chain announced the launch of the…
Cashfree Payments turns EBITDA profitable, eyes full-year profitability in FY27
Cashfree Payments reported close to ₹1,000 crore in revenue for FY26 and said it achieved EBITDA profitability in March 2026, as the fintech firm sharpens focus on cross-border payments and AI-led infrastructure. The company said it is now…
AI | Alipay's AI Wallet and Token Pay a big bet on the future by Ant Group
Chinese fintech giant Ant Group is betting its future on a world where smart glasses are able to autonomously order, customise and pay for your coffee before you even step into a cafe. The Hangzhou-based company on Tuesday launched a new suite of…
New council tax rule could let state pensioners delay payments until after death
A council tax shake-up could see low-income homeowners allowed to delay payments until they sell their home or die. The Labour Party government has launched a consultation on the design of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge. It is a new charge on…
MobiKwik's shares soar 8% as RBI grants payment aggregator license
Commenting on the RBI's approval, MobiKwik co-founder, MD and CEO Bipin Preet Singh said that 'offline merchant payments are emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers within India's digital economy.' He added this is especially true in…
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