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Older state pensioners handed £739 DWP payments in October
The basic State Pension is currently worth up to £184.90 per week Older state pensioners across the UK are set to receive up to £739.60 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in October, thanks to a triple lock change earlier…
Older state pensioners given bumper £1,479.20 Thursday payments in October
Some lucky older state pensioners will have a bumper October with two DWP state pension payments totalling up to £1,479.20. Those who retired before April 2016 are given less per week than new state pensioners in their basic weekly payments…
British Gas customers given automatic £106 with payment change
British Gas says switching to paying by Direct Debit can save customers £106 per year British Gas customers can make an automatic annual saving of around £106 on their energy bills with a simple payment change. The major energy…
Universal Credit claimants offered savings account with 50% bonus payments
Illustrative image of a couple managing their finances at home. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has called on low income earners to open a Government-backed savings account in UK Savings Week. Help to Save is a Government-backed savings scheme that…
HMRC sending tax bills to state pensioners with Winter Fuel Payments
Pensioners can no longer opt of the Winter Fuel Payment for 2026 to 2027 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be sending tax bills to state pensioners who receive a Winter Fuel Payment this year and exceed an annual income threshold. Winter Fuel…
State pensioners set for £250.70 payments after triple lock boost
State Pension rates for the new tax year are determined by the triple lock State pensioners across the UK are on course to receive weekly payments of up to £250.70 from next April following a triple lock boost. The Government raises State…
Tecpinion Launches Sweepstakes Industry Analysis Report 2026, Covering Market Insights, Growth, Regulation, Technology and Industry Future
The research provides a detailed assessment of the U.S. sweepstakes ecosystem, covering market structure, consumer behaviour, business economics, regulation, technology, payments, customer acquisition, competitive dynamics and the 2026–2030…
The five one-off payments for state pensioners this winer - full list
State pensioners set to get 5 one-off payments this winter - full list Pensioners are set to receive a series of payments and bill help during the winter months from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). There are four cash payments, and one…
Inside the 'Shielded Bitcoin' paper that proposes private BTC payments using Zcash tech
Researchers proposed Shielded Bitcoin, a system modeled on Zcash that could conceal payment amounts, senders and recipients without changing Bitcoin's network rules. The proposal would store encrypted transfers on Bitcoin but rely on separate…
Maple Leafs Face Financial Headache Due to Star's Bonus Payments
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a potential financial headache in the near future. New general manager John Chayka has mostly been praised for navigating an important period in the team's history. After enduring a terrible 2025-26 campaign, the…
What Revolut hopes to gain by pushing 'selfie payments
Key insight: Revolut is piloting photo ID payments. What's at stake: The financial institution is trying to draw merchants and consumers to its new point of sale system. Forward look: Payment experts say Revolut will need to build a network…
Stellar Surpasses Its 50-Week Average, While XRP Lags: Which Payments Coin Will Lead Into Q4?
In late September 2026, Stellar (CRYPTO: XLM) rose above its 50-week moving average, while XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) remained stagnant just below its own average. Both cryptocurrencies were designed to enable faster, cheaper cross-border payments than…
Full DWP list of 177 conditions that could qualify for £748 monthly PIP payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified 177 conditions that could make individuals eligible for £748 in monthly payments. According to the most recent government statistics, published in September, the number of people in…
Your menu needs an API, and the hard part is not the payment
Direct ordering has existed for years and most independent restaurants still send most of their off-premise volume through marketplaces at 15% to 30% commission. There is a good reason, and agents change it. The objection that mattered: direct…
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Plot to smuggle £20m of cocaine in frozen fish through famous market foiled
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Four members of a criminal gang which plotted…
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