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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
‘The pesos are too old': Ontario woman frustrated after bank reverses currency exchange of $1,400
When travelling abroad, you may come home with foreign currencies. if you hang onto foreign currency too long it could become outdated and lose its value.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Martin Lewis explains how to avoid being stung by hidden holiday fees
Martin Lewis is warning travellers to be aware of foreign transaction fees when using credit or debit cards abroad this summer. Standard bank cards typically add a 2.75 per cent to 3 per cent non-sterling exchange rate fee on overseas purchases. Specialist cards offer near-perfect exchange rates by waiving these additional fees. The Barclaycard Rewards Credit Card currently offers 0.5 per cent cashback on spending abroad. Watch the full video above.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone using credit or debit card abroad this summer
Showing now | News 01:53 Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone using a credit or debit card abroad this summer. The Money Saving Expert founder explained that when you spend on your bank cards abroad normally, the bank adds a non-sterling exchange rate fee between 2.75 percent and three percent. He told This Morning viewers: 'Your £100 worth of euros costs you £103. With the specialist cards, they don't add that. So you get the near same perfect exchange rate. Mr Lewis then went through the specialist cards currently available , 'The top at the moment is the Barclaycard Rewards Credit Card, which is giving you half a percent cash back on spending abroad.'
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Katie Price cruelly trolled over her appearance as she shares birthday tribute to boyfriend JJ
KATIE Price has been cruelly trolled over her appearance, while sharing a birthday tribute to her boyfriend JJ. The 47-year-old posted a photo stood with her MAFS star boyfriend, and wrote: 'Happy birthday JJ had a lovely day celebrating your birthday in the sunshine.' 4 4 4 In the photo, Katie can be seen in a white crop top and matching shorts with her dark hair up in a ponytail. And JJ, who turned 32, could be seen standing next to her in a black top and beige trousers, with his arm around his girlfriend Katie. The couple looked in good spirits for the birthday celebration, while standing on a balcony abroad. But some fans were quick to target Katie's appearance, as she flashed her teeth in a big grin. One person wrote: 'I once bought some teeth like that from the rock shop at the seaside.' A second person said: 'Omg ur teeth r a joke,' and a third penned: 'Are you going to buy him some ridiculous teeth.' Others poked fun at Katie's 'turkey teeth,' in cruel comments. But despite the cruel backlash over her appearance, many positive comments were shared, wishing JJ a happy birthday. The post comes days after Katie showed off her bum admitting she'd had MORE filler added to it, after sparking concern with her new look. Katie Price shocks fans as she takes brutal swipe at daughter Princess's driving - despite SIX road bans The former glamour model, 47, has spent a HUGE amount of money over the years on cosmetic procedures - leaving some fans worried. In her latest Instagram video, Katie revealed that she was back at the clinic and was having another cosmetic procedure. She then shared that she'd had filler added to her bottom. Addressing fans, the TV star said: "So the bum is done! Here's a little sneaky, beaky, boopky!" - she then went on to show how round her behind looked now. Her latest "tweakment" comes after fans were "left concerned" when she showed off a "painfully" tight face this week. Many have begged her to stop getting work done. Katie has previously been warned she is "dicing with death" with her surgery habits. 4
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Summer holiday tragedy as mother put in induced coma after suffering 'potentially life-altering' accident on holiday with pals
A mother was put in an induced coma after suffering a 'potentially life-altering' accident while on holiday with friends. Ria Jade Doherty underwent two major surgeries after sustaining 'severe' injuries to her neck and back, according to a close pal. A fundraiser has been set up to help the young mother-of-one and her family after Ms Doherty went abroad without travel insurance. She was placed in an induced coma which she is fortunately now out of, according to the GoFundMe page. Her family are said to have flown overseas to be with the mother while she fights for her life in hospital. Casileigh Jones, who set up the fundraiser, said: 'Our beautiful Ria has suffered a tragic and potentially life-altering accident while on holiday. 'The road to recovery will be incredibly long and difficult, but she is a fighter - and she has every reason to keep fighting. Ria is a loving mother to her three-year-old son, who needs her strong, healthy, and home again.' Do YOU know what happened? Email Ms Jones added: 'Please keep Ria in your thoughts and prayers. We are all holding onto hope that she will recover as quick as possible and return home to the people who love her most. 'Ria is currently in an induced coma and is expected to remain so for approximately two weeks. All we can do is pray.' The friend said the money from the fundraiser will go towards Ms Doherty's medical costs, extended stays abroad by her family, and future medical requirements. 'The main priority is to ger Ria back to the UK and start her rehabilitation, and for this a medical plan is needed,' Ms Jones said. The GoFundMe setup has so far raised more than £42,000 to help the mother's treatments and recovery. MailOnline has contacted Ms Jones for more information on what happened.
