New York City's iconic MetroCard is being retired on 31 December 2025, ending a 31-year era. The transit system fully transitions to the OMNY contactless payment system, saving millions annually. Discover the legacy and the future.
Nationwide Building Society urges eligible members to claim a free £50 payment. Check your account or cheque post before the January 1, 2026 deadline to avoid missing out.
Valencia Women's B team coach Fernando Martín and his three young children are missing and feared dead after a tourist boat sank off Indonesia. Rescue efforts continue. Read the full story.
The US State Department has banned two British campaigners and a former EU commissioner, accusing them of extraterritorial censorship of American speech online. Read the full details.
Essential guide to January 2026 payment dates for Universal Credit, state pension and other benefits, plus key cost of living support available. Find out what help you can claim.
Millions in the UK will receive DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension early due to the Christmas bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
The DWP has announced altered payment dates for benefits and State Pensions over Christmas 2025. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.
UK banks can soon set custom contactless limits. New FCA rules from March 19 aim to boost convenience while keeping fraud protections. Discover how this affects your spending.
Venmo users across the UK are reporting a major service outage, leaving them unable to send or receive money. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Follow for live updates.
Indonesia agrees to repatriate two Dutch nationals convicted on drug charges, including a man on death row, following a royal request. Read the full details of the prisoner transfer agreement.
A journalist recounts his transformative four-day digital detox at SEED, an exclusive eight-villa resort in Bali, where disconnecting led to profound relaxation and unique luxury experiences. Discover the ultimate escape.
Rescuers in Indonesia search for hundreds missing after devastating floods and landslides across Southeast Asia. Death toll reaches 900 as survivors face desperate conditions.
The DWP highlights Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount and Cold Weather Payment to help UK households with energy costs this winter. Check your eligibility now.
Rescue teams intensify search for victims after devastating floods and landslides kill dozens in Sumatra. Authorities confirm rising death toll as emergency response continues.
At least ten people have died and six are missing after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia's Sumatra island. Rescue efforts continue in difficult conditions. Read the full report.
The DWP reveals millions won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment due to specific eligibility rules. Find out if you qualify and what alternative support is available in Scotland.
Britain secures a £4 billion maritime agreement with Indonesia, creating 1,000 UK jobs in Rosyth, Bristol, and Plymouth. The deal boosts British shipbuilding and strengthens global defence ties.
As a cold snap hits the UK, discover which DWP benefits do not qualify for the £25 Cold Weather Payment and what support is available in Scotland instead. Check your eligibility now.
Benefit recipients urged to check bank statements for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and how to spot the payment code. Don't miss out!
Millions on benefits like Universal Credit and PIP will receive an automatic £10 tax-free payment in early December. Check if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
Indonesia rolls out a new digital payment pack for tourists in Bali, offering instant SIM and e-wallet access. A major step towards a cashless society for over 1.5 million Australian visitors.
The DWP has confirmed five groups who will not receive the 2025 winter fuel payment, despite meeting age criteria. Payments of £200-£300 are now reaching pensioners. Learn eligibility rules and scam warnings.
Millions of Britons await crucial DWP payments including State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP in November 2025. Get the complete schedule and cost of living update.
A British woman facing execution in Indonesia for drug offences has been freed and flown home to the UK on compassionate grounds, ending her harrowing ordeal on Bali's death row.
Lindsay Sandiford, the British pensioner sentenced to death in Bali for drug trafficking, makes desperate final appeal as Indonesian authorities prepare executions.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the crucial payment dates for millions of households awaiting the final £299 Cost of Living support this winter.
Escape to Bawah Reserve, an exclusive eco-luxury retreat in Indonesia's pristine Anambas Islands offering sustainable luxury amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.