This Week in Policy & Public Interest News: 12 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the week’s most newsworthy policy and public interest press releases from PR Newswire, including ADP’s employment report for July. NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the policy and […]

Flooring Hut Lays the Foundations for Crypto Payments With Bitcoin Integration

From its days as a rogue investment back in 2009 to being an alternative payment currency to pay for an ice cream at the beach – Bitcoin’s use cases continue to grow. The latest organisation to integrate cryptocurrency into its platform is Flooring Hut, a UK internet retailer of carpets, floor coverings and accessories. Flooring […]

Indian Government Pledges $2Million Contribution to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Africa

The Indian government is set to contribute $2million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), managed by the African Development Bank, to break down barriers to the growth and uptake of digital financial solutions and accelerate financial inclusion in Africa. The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility’s collaboration with the Indian government will enable the […]

Uswitch and Raylo Look to Tackle Cost of Living and Reduce E-Waste With Phone Leasing Service

While climate awareness has increased globally, the rising cost of living has made it difficult to consistently pick the more sustainable, but often more expensive, purchasing options. To help combat these issues, Uswitch.com, the UK-based price comparison service and switching website, has partnered with sustainable startup, Raylo, to enable consumers to lease mobile devices and reduce […]