3 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 December: Warning over stretched AI valuations, lenders pass stress test

The Bank of England today warned AI-focused valuations remain “materially stretched” and at risk of a “sharp correction”.

Events

3 h. ago End of the road for Zipcar as new congestion charge for EVs kicks in

Zipcar was the last major operator in a sector that had once promised to take thousands of private cars off London’s streets

Transport

4 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 December: Bank issues AI valuation warning, lenders pass stress test

The Bank of England today warned AI-focused valuations remain “materially stretched” and at risk of a “sharp correction”.

Events

4 h. ago Christmas payment changes for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

5 h. ago BoE lowers capital requirements for UK banks as they pass stress tests

Move by BoE’s Financial Policy Committee comes in first review in six years

Politics

5 h. ago Arsenal ‘agree’ transfer deal to sign Ecuadorian winger twins, 16, with one likened to Neymar

ARSENAL have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Ecuadorian wonderkids Edwin and Holger Quintero, it's been claimed. The 17-year-olds are currently plying their trade with Ecuadorian side Independiente Dele Valle, which has churned out several Prem stars. Chelsea duo Moises Caicedo, Kendry Paez and Arsenal newboy Piero Hincapie are all products of the Independiente academy....

Economics

7 h. ago ‘Going missing is a sign that something is very wrong’: Lorraine Kelly backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

Lorraine Kelly is lending her support to The Independent’s SafeCall campaign as she urges people to donate to help fund a lifeline for missing children in crisis

Events

9 h. ago Demonstrator interrupts Fashion Awards 2025 as animal rights activist runs on to red carpet to hold up a PETA sign while Wallis Day poses for photos

The animal rights activists stood beside actress Wallis Day while she posed for photos ahead of the ceremony.

Culture

11 h. ago Female firefighter wins £40,000 payout for unfair dismissal after she was left 'traumatised' when a male colleague she was romantically involved with snooped through her private journal

Kelly Rice struck up a romantic relationship with the senior firefighter who was her mentor in the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service department.

Economics

11 h. ago Reeves blamed as private sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic amid pre

Rachel Reeves has been blamed for leaving firms in 'limbo' amid intense pre-Budget speculation as private sector activity slumped at the fastest pace since the pandemic.

Events

12 h. ago Horoscope today, December 2 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Your can sense bargains in places no one else is looking today. What you...

Politics

14 h. ago DraftKings Missouri Promo: Get $300 in Bonus Bets for Ducks vs Blues on December 1

Everything you need to know about the DraftKings Missouri sign up offer as the Blues host the Ducks on 1 Dec.

Politics

16 h. ago Full list of retailer Christmas return dates to avoid unwanted gifts this festive season

A consumer expert has shared the last return dates for Christmas gifts to ease shopping stress this year.

Politics

17 h. ago Bet365 Missouri Bonus Code: Get $365 in Bonus Bets for Ducks at Blues on December 1

Everything you need to know about the Missouri bet365 sign up offer as the Blues host the Ducks on 1 Dec.

Politics

18 h. ago Blackstone, Apollo and KKR sign up to UK stress test of private credit

US private capital groups to take part in Bank of England review amid concerns over systemic risks

Politics

19 h. ago Arsenal 'agree deal to sign twins' with pair in London this week to complete formalities

Arsenal 'agree deal to sign twins' with pair in London this week to complete formalities  Football London

Economics

20 h. ago Marcus Rashford transfer penalty truth, Man United decision, Barcelona stance on £26m move

All you need to know about Marcus Rashford's future, including Barcelona's option to sign him permanently next summer, his start to life in Spain and what his new team think of him

Economics

20 h. ago Hole in Antarctic ozone layer shrinks to smallest since 2019, scientists say

EU’s Copernicus monitoring service hails ‘reassuring sign’ of progress observed this year in hole’s size and durationThe hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic this year was the smallest and shortest-lived since 2019, according to European space scientists, who described the finding as a “reassuring sign” of the layer’s recovery.The yearly gap in what scientists have called “planetary sunscreen” reached a maximum area of 21m sq km (8.1m sq miles) over the southern hemisphere in September – well below the maximum of 26m sq km reached in 2023 – and shrank in size until coming to an early close on Monday, data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (Cams) shows. Continue reading...

Politics

20 h. ago Freshfields Hires London Private Funds, Secondaries Lawyer Kagan

Freshfields Hires London Private Funds, Secondaries Lawyer Kagan  Bloomberg Law News

Economics

21 h. ago Arsenal 'agree two signings' with both in London this week – and they're TWINS

Arsenal are closing in on a set of deals as they look to build for the future, with two academy stars from foreign soils likely to sign the dotted line in London imminently

Politics