BoE Flags Hedge Funds, Private Credit & AI Bubble as Risks
The Bank of England warns of growing risks from hedge fund bets on UK debt, a $2 trillion shadow banking sector, and an AI stock bubble. Discover the key threats to financial stability.
The Bank of England warns of growing risks from hedge fund bets on UK debt, a $2 trillion shadow banking sector, and an AI stock bubble. Discover the key threats to financial stability.
New research reveals London firefighters face a cancer risk 323% higher than the public, likened to smoking 20 cigarettes daily. Union officials cite funding as a key barrier to safety upgrades.
New research finds telling women they have dense breasts after a mammogram increases anxiety and GP consultations. Experts call for clearer support as UK reviews screening policy.
Thames Water reports a near-£400m half-year profit, but its financial future remains precarious with a looming funding deadline. Read the full analysis.
New research reveals how urbanisation and climate change are amplifying flood disasters across Asia. Read the full analysis and understand the urgent need for action.
New research exposes how perpetrators steal children's money and control family finances, affecting millions. The government is urged to act. Read the full report.
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from US property listings after real estate agents complained it hurt sales. Experts warn buyers are now 'flying blind' to growing environmental threats.
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
Discover how Melbourne's Pavilion School became an educational success story for at-risk students. Learn about this alternative state school's innovative approach to education.
Met Office issues yellow warning for heavy rain and gusty winds across southern and central UK this weekend. Up to 80mm possible, causing travel disruption and flooding risks.
The FDA is set to withdraw a rule requiring asbestos testing in talc-based cosmetics, a move health campaigners warn could make America 'less healthy'. Learn the full story.
Leading scientists issue stark warning about climate risks to UK economy and security. A collapsed Atlantic current could bring -20C London winters and total reliance on food imports.
A simple neck ultrasound scan could identify men at high risk of heart attack and stroke. The painless test detects stiff arteries, a key warning sign. Learn about this breakthrough.
A Westminster accountant's £2,500 window replacement spirals to £16,000 due to planning rules and building safety regulations. Discover why he feels 'punished for doing the right thing'.
As COP30 fails to deliver meaningful climate action, experts argue citizens must mobilise against stateless corporations and algorithms driving planetary destruction. Discover how democratic innovation offers hope.
Groundbreaking research reveals famous singers die 4.6 years younger than lesser-known peers. Discover why fame itself, not lifestyle, is the toxic factor. Read the shocking findings.
New South Wales confronts its most severe bushfire conditions in over two years, prompting widespread school closures and total fire bans. Stay informed about emergency updates.
MPs learn 50 higher education providers face market exit risk, with 24 institutions potentially stopping degrees within 12 months. Smaller colleges most vulnerable.
Eurasia Group appoints former Citadel portfolio manager to strengthen financial services division. Key strategic move signals expansion in political risk analysis.
Two climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued uninjured. Authorities are working to recover the bodies.
Over 650 UK jobs are in jeopardy after scrap metal firm Unimetals filed for compulsory liquidation. The company failed to secure a buyer after its 2023 acquisition.
Washington man dies from H5N5 bird flu strain never before seen in humans. Health officials confirm low public risk. Learn symptoms and prevention measures.
London faces a major economic risk as office space shortage threatens 2.2m jobs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to act now to protect UK competitiveness against global rivals.
New analysis reveals a critical gap in UK flood preparedness, with only 7% of at-risk residents recognising the danger to their homes. Experts call for radical reform.
A care specialist reveals a simple 10-minute daily activity that could significantly reduce your dementia risk. Discover five easy ways to keep your brain sharp and healthy.
Bitcoin's brutal crash reveals Britain's unique susceptibility to crypto speculation as stagnant wages and unaffordable housing push young investors toward risky gambling. Discover why regulators are concerned.
Complyance revolutionises vendor risk management with free AI-powered scoring tool, making enterprise-level due diligence accessible to all businesses.
Santander data reveals UK firms are rapidly diversifying supply chains away from China. Discover how geopolitical tensions are reshaping British business strategy and which regions are benefiting.
A deadly atmospheric river storm has battered California, claiming at least six lives and causing widespread damage. Search continues for missing child amid mudslide threats.