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Uber will consider accepting Bitcoin as payment, its CEO said Thursday, a day after the company posted 2020 losses of $6.8 billion. Dara Khosrowshahi told CNBC Thursday that the ride-hailing company had discussed and ‘quickly dismissed’ the idea of investing in bitcoin. He said: ‘We’re going to keep our cash safe. We’re not in the speculation … Read more
I was interested to read this recent article about how HMRC are requiring people to ‘cough up’ additional amounts of tax based on what is in the majority of cases almost certainly inaccurately inflated estimations of future earnings. In short, it is what has happened in my case, involving a frighteningly large amount based on … Read more
Have you received your Winter Fuel Payment? The DWP admits a technical issue has led to small number of payouts being delayed A small number of households have not received their payouts yet This was due a technical issue, the DWP said, although it has paid out 99.9% The Winter Fuel Payment can help older … Read more
Everyone testing positive for Covid could be given £500 under dramatic plans being considered by ministers. The proposal, which would cost up to £450million a week, is aimed at encouraging more people to undergo swabs and self-isolate to stop the virus spreading. Detailed in an official policy paper, it is said to be the ‘preferred … Read more
Thousands of UK expats living in Europe face having to revamp their finances in the aftermath of Brexit as British banks close their current accounts and European ones hike the cost of sending money overseas. Customers of some of Britain’s biggest banks including Barclays, Lloyds and Nationwide Building Society living in Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands … Read more
My late father qualified for winter fuel payment, so will it still be paid? Steve Webb explains the rules for help with heating bills By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 07:42 GMT, 11 January 2021 | Updated: 07:42 GMT, 11 January 2021 My dad passed away in November. He was entitled to the … Read more
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Without prompt action, I fear the end of cash as a payment mechanism – and the death of communities nationwide By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 5 December 2020 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 5 December 2020 How frustrating. A key announcement on recommendations to keep cash alive on … Read more
Strictly It Takes Two: Band claim they were ‘dropped’ from appearing on the spin-off show after they asked to be paid for their performance The group of musicians have said they were told the BBC budget didn’t stretch In an email the band were told they would receive a ‘free lunch’ and ‘exposure’ After requesting … Read more
Controversial payment firm Klarna hires Silicon Valley guru Sir Michael Moritz as its chairman By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 23:15 GMT, 1 December 2020 | Updated: 23:15 GMT, 1 December 2020 Swedish payments firm Klarna has appointed Sir Michael Moritz as its chairman Controversial payments firm Klarna has appointed a veteran investor … Read more
Pub landlords have warned that the tier system will force traditional old fashioned pubs out of business after the government’s proposed support package was met with derision. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today that all ‘wet’ pubs that do not serve food would be given a one-off grant of £1,000. He said the payout was … Read more