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Design note – Offline payments

This design note sets out the Bank of England’s emerging thinking on offline payments within any potential digital pound. It sets out the different types of offline payments and the different motivations for offline payments. This design note...

Digital pound update

Introduction The Bank of England and HM Treasury are continuing to explore the case for a digital pound – a form of central bank money that would complement existing ways to pay in an increasingly digital economy. No decision has been made on...

'The World’s Greatest Health Van' Travels to Ottawa: 150,000 Canadians Call for The Charter of Health Freedom

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shawn Buckley, President of the Natural Health Product Protection Association (NHPPA), is on the road — destination Parliament Hill, Ottawa. His main purpose is to deliver a message on behalf of...

Despite proposed citizenship delays, Portugal’s Golden Visa retains its benefits

Experts warn Portugal’s Golden Visa changes may face constitutional challenges, urging investors to act quickly before new rules take effect LISBON, PORTUGAL, October 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Proposed amendments to Portugal’s Golden Visa...

President Lai congratulates new Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae  

TAIWAN, October 21 - Details 2025-10-10 President Lai meets Saint Lucia Governor-General Errol Charles On the afternoon of October 10, President Lai Ching-te met with Saint Lucia Governor-General Errol Charles and his wife. In remarks, President...

Zelensky Says Ukraine Prepared to Fight Russia up to Three More Years

(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has signaled that Kyiv is prepared to sustain its fight against Russia for up to three more years, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who spoke to media. The revelation comes amid growing...

Zelensky Expects Ukraine to Endure 2-3 Years in War

(MENAFN) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk revealed in an interview with a media outlet that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky anticipates Ukraine will be able to continue its fight against Russia for another two to three years. Zelensky's...

Industry resists improved freelance payment terms

Counter the big business offensive by lobbying to stop the freelance rip-off. Pushback on the government's consultation on late payments and poor payment practices was inevitable. As soon as Prime Minister Starmer said that he had the backs of...

Starmer lands in Egypt before Gaza’s plan summit

(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has landed in Egypt ahead of an international summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, where the long-awaited Gaza peace plan is expected to be formally signed. Downing Street said Starmer will “pay particular...

Slovak Premier Addresses Boris Johnson’s Motives Behind Ukraine War

(MENAFN) Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was allegedly financially motivated to prolong the war in Ukraine, according to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Speaking in the Slovak parliament on Thursday, Fico referred to recent articles...

Canadian broadcaster blurs out swastika tattoo on Ukrainian fighter

(MENAFN) The Canadian national broadcaster aired a report from “an elite training facility” of Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade in Kiev, showing a fighter with a swastika tattoo on his arm. While the symbol was blurred in the televised segment on...

Culture secretary commits to meeting with NUJ and MPs over Reach cuts

Lisa Nandy, UK culture secretary, has agreed to meet with the NUJ as well as other MPs to discuss mass redundancies at Reach and protecting quality journalism. During a parliamentary session in Westminster this morning, Grahame Morris, MP for...

Mark Evans becomes 181st president of the Law Society

Mark is the first president from Wales in 22 years, and only the third in our 200-year history. As president, Mark is committed to making sure that the voices of members across England, Wales and abroad are heard and represented, while championing...

Surrey Mayor and City Council Honor Dr. Hakam Singh Bhullar’s Book on Fight Against Racism

Recognition follows a packed book launch event drawing 350+ guests, dignitaries, and community leaders SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and the Surrey City Council formally...

Financial stability and growth: The Financial Policy Committee’s mandate and the question of balance − speech by Jonathan Hall

I am very happy to be with you at the CBI today to discuss the reasons for, and the implications of, the FPCs mandate. By the end of our conversation, I hope I will leave you with the following impressions: The FPC’s mandate appropriately balances...

K92 Mining Announces Major Operational Milestone With First Production and Official Inauguration of the Stage 3 Expansion Process Plant

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (“K92” or the “Company”) (TSX: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) is pleased to announce that it has produced its first commercial grade gold-copper-silver concentrate and plans to...

Spain takes different method for African migration

(MENAFN) Spain is taking a markedly different approach from other Western nations in its policies on African migration and development engagement. While countries such as the US, UK, France, and Germany are scaling back development aid, Madrid is...

60 Iconic Canadian Landmarks to Light Up Blue for World Occupational Therapy Day

Ottawa, ON, Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 27, 2025, a wave of blue light will sweep across Canada as 60 iconic buildings and landmarks illuminate in recognition of World Occupational Therapy Day – a tribute that the Canadian...

MVC partners with Comply.Land as part of its GTM strategy

MVC partners with Comply.Land's "Compliance Tour" taking place across Europe throughout 2025, 2026 and 2027, a result of the successful September Malta event. DUBAI, GITEX GLOBAL, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ --...

Design note – Alias service

This design note outlines the Bank’s emerging thinking on an alias service for a potential digital pound. It forms part of the design phase and contributes to the development of a blueprint that will inform a future decision on whether to proceed...