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Thomas Cook (India) Limited and Atlys has announced a strategic partnership to integrate foreign exchange services into the visa application process for outbound travellers.Under the arrangement, customers applying for international visas on the Atlys platform will be able to access forex services offered by Thomas Cook India within the same workflow. The integration is aimed at streamlining travel planning by combining visa processing and forex procurement into a single digital journey. As part of the offering, users will be able to opt for Visa-backed prepaid forex cards or foreign currency through Thomas Cook India. The services will be supported by…

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BRAZZAVILLE: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has highlighted Tanzania’s achievements in strengthening public financial management and implementing reforms in the financial sector during the launch of the African Economic Outlook 2026 report in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. Speaking during the discussion held at the Kintele International Conference Centre, Dr Nchemba said Tanzania has continued taking measures to strengthen the private sector and expand domestic revenue sources as part of efforts to enhance internal resource mobilisation. According to the PM, the measures align with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s decision to establish a commission to review tax systems, tax administration and tax…

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ModaMortgages has launched new limited edition 2-year fixed-rate buy-to-let (BTL) products.  The new range starts from 3.54% for single-dwelling properties and from 3.64% for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFBs) with up to six bedrooms or units. This follows the lender’s recent launch of limited edition 5-year fixed rates, with products starting from 5.14% for single-dwelling properties and from 5.24% for HMOs and MUFBs.  Products are available to individual and limited company landlords up to 80% loan-to-value (LTV), with a range of fee options and free valuations across the BTL range. Roger Morris (pictured), group distribution…

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CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) – If you pay your utility bill in Calera with a credit card, you’re now paying more — and city leaders say they hear your frustration.A new 3.5% service fee now applies to all credit card payments.The charge caught some residents off guard, but city officials say the fee was unavoidable, and a free alternative is on the way.Why the fee was addedJames Fuller with the City of Calera says the city was spending roughly $30,000 per month on credit card processing fees, a cost the city calls unsustainable.“That’s just the cost that it takes to process…

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Oceania Aquatics Championships May 8th-13th, 2026 Suva, Fiji — Damodar City Aquatic Centre LCM (50 Meters) Full Meet Results The 14th Oceania Aquatics Championships, which featured teams from a number of Oceanian countries, saw numerous new National Records over the five days of competition. Fiji, the host nation, was led by ASU sophomore Tolu Young, who won three gold medals and contributed to four relay gold medals for Fiji. Young won the 50 free (22.82), 100 free (51.42), and 50 fly (24.29) individually. He added from his personal best times in all three events, but he had a few strong…

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Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates retreated this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.56%, down from 6.60% last week, according to Bankrate’s latest lender survey. Current mortgage rates Loan type Current 4 weeks ago One year ago 52-week average 52-week low 30-year 6.56% 6.37% 6.94% 6.43% 6.09% 15-year 5.84% 5.69% 6.11% 5.68% 5.45% 30-year jumbo 6.62% 6.48% 6.89% 6.52% 6.22% The 30-year fixed mortgages in this week’s survey had an average total of 0.34 discount and origination points. Discount points are a way to lower your mortgage rate, while origination points are fees…

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