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Full list of State Pension weekly payment amounts from April 2027
More than 13 million State Pension recipients are set to receive a 3.9 per cent boost to their payments from April next year. New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for the year to…
£30 rise in payments for crisis-hit Sheffield households
REUTERS/Phil Noble/Illustration/File Photo Crisis payments for people in Sheffield who are facing severe financial difficulties have been raised by £30. Single person households which qualify for help from Sheffield City Council's crisis and…
UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech
Chris Vallance Senior Technology Reporter UK smartphone users could benefit from new payment, ticket and travel apps if Apple widens access to its contactless payment tech, the competition watchdog says. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)…
Trump floats cash payments amid backlash over AI data centers
President Donald Trump has suggested that technology companies should pay communities hosting massive AI data centers as more Americans worry about their impact on electricity bills and water supplies. Writing on Truth Social Wednesday, Trump said…
Apple should open access to contactless payment systems, says regulator
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Apple should open access to contactless payment systems, says regulator
Apple could be forced to open access to its contactless payment system to rivals under new proposals from the competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting over proposals which would make it easier for firms to…
New car loan payments hit record highs as Americans take on more debt
The average new car loan payment has hit nearly $800 a month in the United States, according to the latest data. Drivers paid an average of $787 from April to June, breaking the previous record of $777 set in early 2026, according to the new…
Zcash developers pick November block for upgrade that triples payment speed
Zcash developers agreed to activate the NU7 upgrade at block 3,543,405, expected to be around Nov. 5, though the proposal still requires final integration into deployment and node software. The new version will cut block times to 25 seconds from 75…
November 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
Colder weather has begun to grip the UK, forcing up energy bills and bringing the the cost of living to the forefront of many people's minds. The rise in inflation to 3.1 per cent in August marked a five-month high, sparking fears of a costly…
Stablecoin Trade Payments Still Face Local Payout Costs
A Bank for International Settlements working paper published Oct. 19 says stablecoins may move cross-border value quickly, but conversion and bank processing can add costs and delays for businesses seeking local currency. For a recipient who needs…
New DWP update for pensioners claiming Winter Fuel Payment this year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has opened telephone claims for Winter Fuel Payment, allowing eligible pensioners to apply for financial support worth up to £300 towards their heating bills this winter. The latest guidance on…
Down Payment Resource inks contract with ARMLS to expand access to down payment assistance
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading affordability intelligence platform, today announced a partnership with ARMLS (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service).
Britain seeks to break Apple's grip on contactless payments
LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Britain's competition regulator said on Tuesday it was seeking to loosen Apple's grip on contactless payments by proposing that the company lower fees and remove technical barriers, helping rival services…
PIP payments of up to £778 a month for people with these 86 joint conditions
More than 1.2 million people across England and Wales are receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for muscle and joint conditions, according to the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The total accounts for almost…
Bitcoin Magazine's Arizona Appendix Lists 219 Entries but No Payment Totals
Square offers Bitcoin (BTC) checkout to eligible sellers, but Bitcoin Magazine's 219-entry Arizona appendix provides no measure of statewide purchases or confirmed count of merchants accepting the asset. Published with an Oct. 19 article, the…
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