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Spills of raw sewage into England’s rivers and seas are worst on record
Spills of raw sewage into England’s rivers and seas reached their worst on record last year.Discharges of untreated sewage by water companies doubled from 1.8 million hours in 2022 to a record 3.6 million in 2023, according to new Environment Agency data. The number of individual spills also soared by 54% – from 301,000 incidents …
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Barclays apologises to customers over issues with payments
Barclays has apologised after customers experienced difficulties with payments into and out of accounts, as well as with its app, telephone and online banking services. The problems began on Tuesday evening and continued into Wednesday morning before the bank said, just before 6am, everything was working as it should. Money latest – Eight things that …
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US all of a flutter over UK online sports betting and iGaming operator
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Mortgage with £5,000 deposit and £500k limit launched – but there are some restrictions
First-time buyers are being offered the chance to pay a modest £5,000 deposit and potentially borrow up to 99% of a property’s value.The mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society is valid on places up to £500,000 and comes without a fee – but there are a few key exceptions. Money blog – latest updatesIt’s not available …
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AI risks up to eight million UK job losses with low-skilled worst hit, report warns
Up to eight million UK jobs are at risk from the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report warning that the low-skilled would be worst affected.The effects of generative AI are already being widely felt as 11% of tasks done by workers are currently exposed, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said. …
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Weight loss drugs firm expands into heart disease treatment
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Rebuilding Baltimore bridge could cost more than $600m as closure to have trade implications
The collapse of the Baltimore bridge has trade implications, with the cost of rebuilding estimated to surpass $600m (£474.12m), experts have told Sky News. Local officials have said Baltimore port in Maryland, the United States – which sees more than a million shipping containers enter and exit every year – is closed for all maritime …
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The Celtic Freeport appoints Brazilian as its chief executive
The Celtic Freeport, covering the ports of Milford Haven and Port Talbot, has appointed Brazilian Luciana Ciubotariu as its chief executive. It was named as one of two new freeports in Wales, alongside Holyhead, last year by the UK Government. Both are preparing business cases and finalising governance arrangements with the aim of securing final …
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Evening Standard
FTSE 100 Live 26 March: Index flat, Ocado surges amid lower grocery inflation, cocoa near $10,000
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Chocolate among items feeding grocery inflation ahead of Easter
Chocolate is among the products placing upwards pressure on grocery inflation in the run-up to Easter, according to closely-watched supermarket data.Kantar Worldpanel, which tracks pricing and market share, reported a further slowing in the pace of price growth across the sector over the four weeks to 17 March. It said the annual rate for grocery …
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US state bans children under 14 from social media
Children under 14 will be barred from joining social media in Florida from next year.Signed into law by governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation directs social media firms to delete the accounts of under-14s. Children aged 14 and 15 will also need parental consent before signing up for platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.Companies who fail to …
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Euro News
Fiery exchange over Nature Restoration Law overshadows climate debate

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