Cash Crisis: Millions Struggle as UK Goes Cashless
Exclusive research reveals how Britain's rapid shift to cashless payments is leaving vulnerable groups behind, with ATMs disappearing and businesses refusing notes and coins.
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DWP confirms early October 2025 payment dates
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms early payment dates for state pensions and benefits in October 2025 due to bank holiday disruption. Find out when you'll get your money.
Australia Post cash ban sparks national outrage
Australia Post faces furious backlash after quietly implementing cashless policies across branches, leaving vulnerable customers stranded and prompting government intervention.
DWP Shake-Up: 4 Key Benefits Face Payment Changes
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is rolling out significant changes to how millions of Britons on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension, and ESA will receive their payments. Here's what you need to know.
DWP Payments: Claim Up To £2,785 Support This Month
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for essential DWP support payments worth up to £2,785. Discover if you qualify for these crucial benefits and how to claim.
2024 State Pension: Exact payment dates and £221.20 weekly boost
Your complete guide to the new State Pension payment dates for 2024-25. Find out exactly when the DWP will pay the increased £221.20 weekly amount and how to avoid missing payments during bank holidays.
Centrelink Cash Boost for Millions Starts Tomorrow
Millions of eligible Australians will see a significant increase in their Centrelink payments starting tomorrow, as the federal government's indexation changes come into effect. Here's who qualifies and how much extra you'll receive.
Cash Crisis: 53% of UK's Free ATMs Vanish Since 2018
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's alarming cash access crisis as free ATMs disappear and bank branches shut down, hitting vulnerable communities hardest. Regulatory action demanded.
Centrelink welfare payments to increase slightly from September
Over 4.7 million Australians receiving Centrelink support, including Age Pension and JobSeeker, will see a modest rise in their payments from 20 September 2025, following the latest CPI indexation.
Couple use contactless card machine for honeymoon fund at wedding
A UK couple's modern approach to wedding gifts has ignited a social media firestorm after they placed a contactless card machine at their reception for guests to contribute directly to their honeymoon fund.
DWP confirms four benefit payment changes affecting millions
Exclusive: Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and ESA payments set for major changes as DWP confirms new payment dates affecting millions of UK households.
Reeves slams Barclays over Tube cash decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves condemns Barclays' move to scrap cash services at London Underground ticket offices, vowing government action to protect access to physical currency for vulnerable communities.
Sweden Targets Fully Cashless Society by 2030
Sweden is leading a financial revolution, with plans to eliminate physical currency entirely within the next decade. Discover how this bold move is transforming everyday life and what it means for the future of money.
UK's Cash Crisis: Half the Population Abandons Physical Money
New data reveals a dramatic decline in cash usage across Britain, with half the population now carrying physical money less than once a month. Explore the drivers and implications of this financial revolution.
Cash Refusal & Card Fees: What's Legal in the UK?
A growing consumer dilemma pits the convenience of card payments against the right to use legal tender. We investigate the legality of cash refusal and surcharges in the UK's evolving payment landscape.
DWP September 2025 Payment Dates Changed
Exclusive: Millions of Britons to see DWP payment dates change in September 2025 due to bank holiday adjustments. Full schedule for benefits, state pensions, and compensation payments revealed.
The Death of the Wallet: Britain's Cashless Revolution
Exclusive report on how contactless payments, digital IDs, and smartphone technology are making physical wallets obsolete for millions across the UK.
Why Britain Isn't Ready to Ditch Cash
As the UK races towards a cashless future, a growing movement of consumers, experts, and activists are pushing back. Discover the compelling financial, psychological, and societal reasons why cold, hard cash isn't ready for the history books just yet.
UK's Cash Exodus: The Rapid Rise of the Cashless Society
Exclusive research reveals the UK's rapid shift towards a cashless society, uncovering the regions and demographics leading the charge and those at risk of being left behind.
UK's Free ATM Network Collapses: 1,500 Vanish in 6 Months
Exclusive: The UK's cash machine network is collapsing at an alarming rate, with over 1,500 free-to-use ATMs vanishing in just six months. LINK, the cash access body, warns this threatens to leave vulnerable communities stranded in an increasingly cashles
Wetherspoon Bans £20 and £50 Banknotes
JD Wetherspoon has implemented a ban on £20 and £50 banknotes across its 800 pubs. Find out why the change was made, which payment methods are now accepted, and if your local 'Spoons is affected.
London Cafe Goes App-Only, Bans Cash & Cards
An innovative East London café, S'wich, has sparked debate by ditching all traditional payments. Customers can only order and pay via a smartphone app, embracing a fully digital experience. Discover how this tech-forward move is changing the local coffee
Trump Enacts Cashless Bail Order Transforming US Justice System
In a seismic shift for America's judicial landscape, former President Donald Trump has enacted a groundbreaking executive order to eliminate cash bail, a move set to dramatically alter the US prison system and spark fierce national debate on justice and p
August Bank Holiday DWP Payment Changes 2024
Essential guide to altered DWP payment schedules for Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefits due to the August Bank Holiday. Plan your finances and avoid unexpected delays.
Thousands Get £749 Monthly Payment Boost - Eligibility Guide
Major changes to benefit assessment periods mean thousands of Brits could see their Universal Credit payments increase by up to £749 per month. Here's how it works and who qualifies.
Bank Holiday DWP Payment Warning for Universal Credit Claimants
Millions of Universal Credit and benefit claimants across the UK are being alerted to crucial changes in payment dates due to the upcoming August Bank Holiday. The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ensure recipients avoid financial d
Australia's RBA Proposes Controversial Tax on Card Payments
The Reserve Bank of Australia is considering a controversial new tax on all electronic payments, a move critics warn will fast-track a cashless society and punish consumers who have embraced digital transactions.
Sept 2025 Benefit Payment Dates Revealed
Essential guide to when DWP benefits including Universal Credit, State Pension, and PIP will be paid in September 2025. Plan your finances around the bank holiday disruption.
Premier League chief defends financial rules amid club backlash
Premier League CEO Richard Masters addresses criticism of financial regulations following backlash from Burnley, Leeds, and Sunderland over perceived inconsistencies.
Social Security reforms coming in 2026
The UK government is planning significant changes to Social Security payments by 2026, impacting millions of beneficiaries. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming reforms.
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