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Student loan borrowers may face higher payments under Trump

Consumer advocates are worried about the fate of the U.S. Department of Education's SAVE repayment plan in a second Trump administration.

Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago

China must face ‘higher cost’ for backing Russia in Ukraine, says next EU foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s victory in war is ‘a priority for us all’, adding that it is also in the US interest. China should face “a higher cost” for supporting Russia in the war against Ukraine, ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Is higher inflation here to stay? Fed faces hurdles in quest to crush rising prices.

As inflation slowed sharply last summer, the Federal Reserve sketched out a plan to slash high U.S. interest rates in anticipation of its pending victory over runaway prices. Now that plan is risk.

Business - MarketWatch - November 21

Trump’s incoming ‘border czar’ promises secure southern US border as nations hit back at Trump’s tariff plan – live

Tom Homan visits Texas to talk about need for strong borders; US motorists could face higher gas prices if Trump imposes the tariffs he’s threatened . Trump’s talk of tariffs raises fears of hit ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.

Woman 'sickened' by demands to return flood payment

Flood compensation was offered to businesses affected by heavy flooding in 2023.

dLocal, Viva Aerobus partner to ease payments for travellers

World - Yahoo News - November 8

£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts

Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.

Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Move by leader Anas Sarwar puts pressure on Keir Starmer to change policy for rest of UK

Business - Financial Times - November 19

Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps

Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

All Scottish pensioners to get winter fuel payment

Scots missing out on the benefit this year will receive extra cash in winter 2025.

Higher for longer no matter who’s in charge

The reasons we aren’t going back to a cheap money environment are structural

World - Financial Times - November 4

Jack Dorsey's payments company Block expands corporate card service to the UK

Block, the payments company owned by tech billionaire Jack Dorsey, has launched its corporate card service in the U.K.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Apple’s Quarterly Profit Down Because of Tax Payment in Europe

Sales for the iPhone maker were up 6 percent to to $94.93 billion. But a $14.4 billion tax bill cut profits that would have topped expectations.

Tech - The New York Times - October 31

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

Adyen shares slide as payments giant's transaction volume growth slows

Adyen shares sank Thursday after the company reported a slowdown in the growth of its transaction volumes in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - November 7

When can a credit card company sue you for non-payment?

If your credit card debt goes unpaid for long enough, you could face legal consequences. Here's when it may happen.

Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he doesn't expect U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration will demand the Philippines pay more for military protection because ...

World - ABC News - November 12

Here’s Why Visa Is Reaching Out to Creators With New Payment Options

Chief marketing officer Frank Cooper calls them a whole new category of customer that should be treated like small businesses.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Everyday Americans Keep Racking up Debt and Missing Payments

Economic pain is weighing on consumers as delinquency rates and household debt rise.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Lilly Sues U.S. to Change Hospital Drug Discount Payments

The lawsuit is the second by a large drugmaker in recent days challenging how it provides required discounts to certain hospitals.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments.

How will a late credit card payment impact my credit score?

Just one delinquent credit card payment could have a big impact on the health of your credit. Here's how.

Federal Inquiry Traced Matt Gaetz’s Venmo Payments to Women

A document prepared by federal investigators bolsters claims by women who say they were hired for sex by Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for attorney general, who denies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 21

Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Starmer says

The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.

Pension credit applications rise after cut in winter fuel payments

A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments.

Jobless claims inch higher in latest week

Claims tick up 3,000 to 221,000 after three weeks of declines

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Vodacom Group Earnings Hit by Higher Costs

The mobile phone operator, majority-owned by Vodafone, reported a fall in net profit for the first half of the year as it booked a number of costs in its accounts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

What to know about the inflation report.

A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Investors are bracing for higher-for-even-longer interest rates

Friday’s stronger-than-expected economic data, combined with fresh remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, were adding up to a shift in market participants’ thinking about ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

On Mysticism: The Experience of Ecstasy review – in the presence of a higher power

Philosopher Simon Critchley’s painstaking attempt to explore transcendent experience provides a fascinating overview of Christianity’s great outliers. I sometimes think of mysticism – the name we ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

The valuation warning for Costco and other higher-rated stocks

When companies approach extreme price levels, gravity looms

World - Financial Times - November 20

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months

Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.

Greeks go on general strike demanding higher pay

Ships docked at Greek ports, and railway and bus services were disrupted on Wednesday as workers joined a nationwide strike to demand higher pay.

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