4 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks slip as Bank of England flags AI

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks slip as Bank of England flags AI-driven valuation risks  Yahoo Finance UK

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4 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”.

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5 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”.

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6 h. ago ‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old dumping grounds

For some, the smell brings on nausea and headaches. Others fear ‘forever chemicals’ seeping into the waterUK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies“I just kept smelling this horrible, nasty smell like animal excrement, and I was wondering what it was,” says Jess Brown, from Fleetwood, Lancashire.Brown’s mother suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and she believes the smells make it worse. She also worries for her eight-year-old daughter, whose asthma worsens when the odour seeps indoors. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies

Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release chemicals from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old dumping groundsThousands of landfills across the UK and Europe sit in floodplains, posing a potential threat to drinking water and conservation areas if toxic waste is released into rivers, soils and ecosystems, it can be revealed.The findings are the result of the first continent-wide mapping of landfills, conducted by the Guardian, Watershed Investigations and Investigate Europe.Disclaimer: This dataset may contain duplicate records. Duplicates can arise from multiple data sources, repeated entries, or variations in data collection processes. While efforts have been made to identify and reduce duplication, some records may remain. Continue reading...

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19 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

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7 d. ago Estêvão ready to rival Lamine Yamal in battle of the teenage prodigies

When Chelsea host Barcelona, fans can assess two 18-year-olds who are equally tipped as future Ballon d’Or winnersComparisons mean little to Estêvão Willian. The Brazil winger did not even take kindly to being nicknamed Messinho – “Little Messi” – earlier in his career. He called the nickname “disruptive” and made clear that he had no interest in trying to be someone else. “I don’t like comparisons,” the 18-year-old told ESPN Brasil last year. “For those who don’t know how to deal with it, it’s quite disruptive. Me being Estêvão is very good.”Chelsea no doubt agree. After all, opposition defenders aside, who could possibly complain about Estêvão just being Estêvão? Not for nothing is he widely tipped to win the Ballon d’Or one day. The teenager’s talent is outrageous, his start to life in England has been better than expected and, although the obvious risk with heaping too much praise on a young prospect is that it makes them take their eye off the ball, it is telling that those who...

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2 w. ago Flooding caused by Storm Claudia to continue ahead of cold snap

Wintry weather is on the way after Storm Claudia battered parts of England and Wales and continues to pose flood risks.

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2 w. ago NHS England redundancies: What jobs and sectors are most at risk?

Over 18,000 staff are facing redundancy in the coming months

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3 w. ago Gethin Jones in stitches as TV presenter left on the floor by Sam Warburton

Wales legend Sam Warburton joked that he and Craig Doyle have a "bit of beef off-camera" after dumping Craig Doyle to the ground

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3 w. ago I cleaned my floors with 1 thing that made my home smell like a five

Gleaming floors can be hard to achieve without a horrible chemical smell, but there's an easy way to zap away dust and dirt that leaves a gorgeous aroma too.

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3 w. ago Historic England says London has 604 sites on at risk register

Historic England says London has 604 sites on at risk register  BBC

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3 w. ago More London landmarks saved – but over 600 still at risk, warns Historic England

More London landmarks saved – but over 600 still at risk, warns Historic England  ianVisits

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3 w. ago Revealed: The 138 historic sites in England at risk of being lost FOREVER

Historic England has added 138 buildings to its Heritage at Risk Register for 2025, meaning they are under threat from 'decay, neglect or inappropriate development'.

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4 w. ago Bank of England must better address climate risk to tackle inflation, WWF says

The central bank is being urged to take a series of actions to better respond to environmental risks.

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