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Polygon Payments Bet: Why Meta And Visa Chose Its Chain
The symbols of bitcoin and the stablecoin Tether (USDT) are displayed at a cryptocurrency store in Hong Kong on July 29, 2025. Stablecoin excitement has gripped Hong Kong as the city prepares to launch a licensing system for the less volatile type…
People on PIP could risk payments over summer holiday
As summer holidays start taking off, PIP claimants are being reminded to inform the Department for Work and Pensions if their holiday meets certain criteria as they could risk their payments being stopped while they are abroad. If you are claiming…
This major change to super payments will start next week
Payday superannuation changes take effect from July 1, 2026, when employers must start to pay super contributions at the same time as staff wages. While most businesses support the reforms, many say it will put pressure on cash flow, which is often…
British households to receive one-off £516.50 payment - date confirmed
The annual payment helps households with cost of living pressures. Some households will start receiving a one-off payment of over £500 from July. Authorities in Jersey confirmed earlier this year that The Community Costs Bonus…
Social welfare payment dates and changes to know for July and August 2026
Several social welfare changes and important dates are approaching throughout the summer period. These encompass an altered payment date and the distribution of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. Additionally, modifications to the…
17 Universal Credit changes you must report to the DWP or risk losing payments
Universal Credit provides vital financial assistance to approximately 8.4 million people throughout Scotland, England and Wales, yet recipients could jeopardise their entitlement if they fail to inform the DWP about specific life events. The…
DWP list 178 conditions that qualify for PIP weekly payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a list of the 178 conditions that qualify individuals for Personal Independence Payments (PIP). According to the latest government figures published this week, more than four million people…
DWP PIP claimants can have payments stopped with holiday mistake
As the summer holiday season gets underway, PIP claimants are being urged to notify the Department for Work and Pensions if their trip meets specific conditions, as they could face having their payments suspended while overseas. If you receive PIP…
Megabox crisis raises concerns over future of Korean cinema
The financial crisis facing Megabox JoongAng is raising concern across Korea's film industry, with filmmakers and distributors warning that the problems extend far beyond a single theater chain. As one of the country's three major multiplex…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
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Bank of Israel reveals new data on Israel's mortgage market
Recently, a series of data releases have shed new light on the direction of Israel's housing market. The latest came with the publication of the Consumer Price Index for May. Housing prices fell by 0.3% last month and by 1.3% over the past year.
Gov't wary of chip boom liquidity spilling into housing market
Policymakers are growing increasingly concerned that a wave of liquidity generated by the ongoing semiconductor boom could spill over into Korea's already overheated housing market, fueled by record-high bonus payouts and low-interest employee…
Belgium v Iran preview: Betting tips, predictions, odds and free bets
THE stakes are high with Belgium set to face Iran in Los Angeles after both teams were held to a draw in their respective opening fixtures at this World Cup. SunSport's betting experts have previewed this intriguing fixture and picked out the best…
The Latest: Vance meets Iranian negotiators in Switzerland to work on details of deal
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H-1B Visa update: DHS hits back at Judge's order over $100,000 fee
The Trump administration has told a federal appeals court that a $100,000 payment tied to certain H‑1B visas is a lawful immigration restriction, not a tax, as it looks to reverse a lower court ruling blocking the policy. In a June 18 court…
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