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INTERNET bank Egg has defended its decision to cancel thousands of credit cards, describing its unwanted customers as 'prudent and reliable scum'.

TONY Blair last night predicted a new era in the Middle East after offering Hamas three years protection on their no claims bonus.

SÓCÍÉTÉ Générálé is launching a new card offering six months interest-free credit on balance transfers of up to €50 billion. 

FRIENDS of rogue trader Jerome Kerviel last night blamed his $7 billion losses on unbearable levels of stress brought on by a punishing 30 hour week.

THE US Federal Reserve is to give everyone in America a spaniel in a bid to prevent recession in the world’s biggest economy. 

STOCKBROKERS are preparing for a third day of running around and waving their hands in the air, shouting 'nooooooooooooooooooo!!!'.

NORTHERN Rock has now been reduced to its two constituent words, its directors have told angry shareholders. 

POTENTIAL employers are to be barred from asking interviewees why their CVs are filled with rubbish from beginning to end.

BANKS are to replace charges with fees in a major shake-up of ripping people off.

TATA, the Indian car giant, yesterday unveiled what it claims is the world's shittest mode of transport.