33 h. ago US woman released by Taliban after guards forcibly dragged her from British pensioner couple still being held in Afghanistan

Faye Hall was today released by the Taliban after the Trump administration removed bounties worth millions of pounds from three senior members.

Economics

36 h. ago Broke bartender who went on bender buying jets, hookers, and horses after discovering ATM loophole that allowed him to withdraw MILLIONS in free cash for months reveals where where it all went wrong

While a credit card with no limit might seem like wishful thinking, an 'infinite' ATM glitch made one man's wildest dreams come true - before turning his world upside down.

Economics

39 h. ago Broke bartender who went on bender buying jets, hookers, and horses after discovering ATM loophole that allowed him to withdraw MILLIONS in free cash for months reveals where where it all went wrong 

While a credit card with no limit might seem like wishful thinking, an 'infinite' ATM glitch made one man's wildest dreams come true - before turning his world upside down.

Economics

4 d. ago Couple held hostage in Mexican jail after disputing credit card bill on holiday

Grandparents Christy and Paul Ake were detained at the airport over a bill settled months ago with American Express.

Events

5 d. ago Gene Hackman and wife Betsy's remains face new complications after their shock deaths

The bodies of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, could be held under red tape as more legal questions remain concerning the couple's last wishes.

Events

6 d. ago Daughter of Brit couple held by Taliban issues devastating update and fears dad will die

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were due to appear in court on Thursday but the trial was halted at the last minute while a new judge was found, their daughter has said

Events

7 d. ago Fears for health of British couple held by Taliban as ‘trial delayed’

Afghanistan prison conditions were described as ‘brutal’ and likened to ‘what I imagine hell is like’

Politics

7 d. ago Fears for British couple in 70s held by Taliban as court appearance delayed

Daughter says Barbie Reynolds, 75, is malnourished after being given one meal a day and Peter, 79, is also decliningThe family of a British couple in their 70s imprisoned by the Taliban has expressed serious concerns over their deteriorating health after delays to their expected court appearance.Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run a training business in Afghanistan, were detained last month when they travelled to their home in Bamiyan province. The couple, aged 79 and 75, who have been running projects in schools in Afghanistan for 18 years, had not been informed of the charges, their daughter said. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago I was £27,000 in credit card debt. This is how I got out of it

On the latest episode of Life of Bryony, finance writer Clare Seal reveals her personal journey out of £27,000 worth of debt in a very candid chat with journalist Bryony Gordon. Listen or watch now.

Economics

1 week ago Americans worry they can’t get approved for a credit card, mortgage or car loan

More than eight percent of Americans haven’t applied for credit despite needing it over concerns they won’t be approved

Politics

1 week ago Insurers charging rates similar to credit card providers to pay monthly – Which?

The average APR across car insurers charging to pay monthly was 22.84% and across home insurers it was 21.59%, the consumer group said.

Politics

1 week ago Children of British couple held by Taliban denounce their ‘cruel and unjust’ detention amid health fears

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have worked in Afghanistan for 18 years

Society

2 w. ago UK couple being held in separate prisons by Taliban says daughter

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were detained as they travelled to their home in Bamyan province on February 1.

Events

2 w. ago England’s potential bus trip for Six Nations trophy is not only fork in road | Gerard Meagher

England will drive back to an empty stadium if France slip up, but their performance in Cardiff will define campaignIf all goes well for England, somewhere around half past nine on Saturday they will be preparing to clamber on to the team bus and head back to the stadium. They will have decamped to their hotel a couple of miles away in Cardiff Bay but if they have held up their end of the bargain against Wales and it appears that Scotland could do them a favour, England are due back at the Principality Stadium just after 10pm for a possible trophy presentation.It will be a replica trophy in Cardiff – the real thing is in Paris given France remain hot favourites – but broadcasters and sponsors want their champagne moment, come what may, and as a result England must oblige, even in an empty stadium. It means that England could be left a touch red-faced if France leave it late to put Scotland to the sword. All dressed up at the Principality with nowhere to go. Continue reading...

Transport

3 w. ago Nationwide accused of 'rampant profiteering' as it hikes credit card rates by up to 50%

Nationwide is warning that rates on five major credit cards - Member, Select, Nationwide, Gold and Classic - will see costs leap in April.

Politics

3 w. ago Urgent warning to Netflix users over email scam that can steal your login credentials and credit card details

Netflix users have been urged to be on the lookout for a new email scam that is doing the rounds this month.

Events