ATM bomber jailed for eight years after botched raid
Kristopher Follos, 45, blew up a cash machine in Northumberland but fled empty-handed. He has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Read the full story.
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ATM bomber jailed for eight years after failed raids
Kristopher Follos, 45, is sentenced to eight years for using homemade explosives in a series of failed ATM raids. Read the full story of the bungled heists.
£76bn withdrawn from UK ATMs in 2025
Despite a 4% annual decline, cash remains a vital payment choice. Link data reveals £76.7bn was withdrawn, with December 19 the busiest day. Discover the state of UK cash use.
2025's Busiest ATM Day Was December 19, Data Shows
Link ATM data reveals a 4% annual decline in cash withdrawals, with £76.7bn taken out in 2025. Discover the surprising peak day and what it means for the UK's cash use.
Sprinkles Cupcakes Shuts Down, Ending 'Cupcake ATM' Era
Fans are mourning as Sprinkles Cupcakes, the iconic US bakery famed for its 'cupcake ATM' vending machines, closes after two decades. Read more about the end of a sweet empire.
Sprinkles Cupcakes chain shuts down with one day's notice
Celebrity-favourite bakery Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closed all 20 locations after two decades, leaving staff furious with minimal notice. Discover the full story.
Sprinkles Cupcakes Closes All UK Stores and ATMs
Sprinkles Cupcakes has abruptly closed all its UK bakeries and iconic cupcake ATMs. Founder Candace Nelson confirmed the news, shocking loyal customers and staff. Read the full story.
ATM ripped from Texas store in brazen Christmas Eve heist
Thieves used a stolen SUV to rip an ATM from a Fort Worth 7-Eleven early on Christmas Eve, causing extensive damage. Police link it to a series of similar crimes.
Lloyds Bank responds to customer's mobile app feedback
Lloyds Bank has addressed a customer's request for a pending balance feature in its mobile app, used by 10 million people. The bank acknowledged the feedback on improving transaction tracking.
Halifax explains refund rules after ATM fails to dispense cash
Halifax has outlined its refund process after a customer was left £112 out of pocket when a cash machine in Guatemala failed to dispense money. Learn how to dispute a transaction.
Christmas Eve to be 2025's busiest day for ATM withdrawals
Link predicts nearly £370 million will be withdrawn on 24 December, making it the busiest ATM day of 2025. Discover how Brits are planning their festive spending.
Debit cards used for 100.7 billion transactions in 2023
Shoppers in the UK and US made over 100 billion debit card payments last year, generating $4.7 trillion. Discover the trends in physical vs. online spending and the preferred payment method at checkout.
Visa and Mastercard settle ATM fee lawsuit for £1.2bn
Visa and Mastercard agree to a £1.2bn settlement over ATM fee claims, potentially affecting millions of UK consumers. Discover what this means for you.
Romanian ATM crime gang jailed for £700k fraud
Six members of a prolific Romanian crime gang who stole £700,000 from UK cash machines have been jailed. The group used sophisticated tech to bypass security. Read the full story.
Serial ATM burglar jailed for 7.5 years
Tony Smith, 26, has been sentenced to seven years and six months for a nationwide crime spree involving five stolen ATMs and seven vehicles. Discover the full story of the police investigation.
Why You Still Need Cash When Travelling Abroad
Travel experts warn that ditching cash abroad is a false economy. 39% of travellers faced situations where cash was essential, leading to costly fees and poor exchange rates. Learn how to protect your money.
JPMorgan's Epstein Transactions Exposed in Court
Explosive court filings expose JPMorgan's continued financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein years after his sex offender conviction, raising serious questions about banking compliance.
Australia's New Cash Payment Rules Explained
Australia is implementing sweeping changes to cash payment rules that could affect millions of transactions. Discover what the new limits mean for your wallet and why critics are calling it a war on cash.
Australian Banks Slash Thousands of ATMs Amid Cash Decline
Westpac, Commonwealth Bank and ANZ are dramatically reducing their ATM networks across Australia as cash transactions plummet, leaving regional communities and vulnerable customers concerned about access to essential banking services.
Tourist ATM fees hit £17.40 in Europe
British holidaymakers are being warned about extortionate ATM charges across Europe, with some machines charging up to £17.40 for cash withdrawals. Discover which destinations are worst affected and how to protect your money.
CCTV exposes failed ATM heist gang in court drama
Exclusive CCTV footage reveals intricate details of an organized crime gang's failed ATM robbery attempt in Antrim, exposing their methods and leading to multiple convictions.
Property buying process set for biggest overhaul in generations
The UK government announces radical reforms to streamline property transactions, potentially saving homebuyers thousands and reducing completion times dramatically.
Property revolution to save homebuyers thousands
Major property market shake-up as government announces digital transformation that could save homebuyers up to £10,000 and slash transaction times by weeks.
Man's shock as ATM receipt reveals £1.5 million balance
A stunned shopper got the surprise of his life when a cash machine receipt showed an anonymous user had over one and a half million pounds in their account. The bizarre find in Westminster has sparked a major security debate.
Epstein's Secret Emails Expose £550m Wealth & Powerful Contacts
Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate reveal the intricate web of financial transactions and communications with high-profile figures, shedding new light on the disgraced financier's operations and the management of his £550 million fortune.
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
East London Café's Cash-Only Policy Sparks National Debate
An innovative Hackney café's cash-only policy, enforced via a quirky 'reverse ATM', ignites conversation about financial inclusivity and the future of money in the UK.
Thailand's Banks Scrap Foreign Transaction Fees
In a landmark move for Southeast Asian finance, Thailand's top banks eliminate burdensome fees for overseas payments, boosting tourism and digital banking competitiveness.
Oklahoma kicker investigated for Venmo betting scandal
Oklahoma Sooners kicker John Mateer faces an NCAA investigation after suspicious Venmo transactions linked to sports betting surfaced.
ATM thieves steal £700k in UK-wide crime wave
A ruthless gang has stolen over £700,000 in a series of audacious ATM thefts, using stolen diggers to rip machines from walls. Police are hunting the culprits behind this nationwide crime spree.
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