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Hong Kong group aims to cultivate a lasting future for rural Lantau communities

Many rural projects in Hong Kong start with funding, run for a year or two, then disappear when the money runs out. Good Old Soil, a community organisation, is trying to take a different approach on Lantau. Supported by the non-profit Land Education Foundation, the organisation works with farmers, young people, restaurants, craftspeople and businesses to build a local economy that can sustain itself after individual grants end.

IMF raises UK growth forecast in boost for chancellor - business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe IMF has also warned today that the threat of an AI share price crash rippling out across global markets is putting world financial stability at risk. In its twice-yearly Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF highlighted the sky-high valuations for AI companies along with their increasing debt pile as one reason that risks in the system are “elevated”.

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Royal Mail urges customers to put two words on envelopes every time

Royal Mail urges customers to put two words on envelopes every time A simple addition to your post could make all the difference if a letter or parcel cannot reach its destination Whether you are sending a birthday card, an important document or a parcel to a friend, there is one small detail worth adding before it goes in the post. Royal Mail recommends including a return address so undelivered items have a way of finding their way back to you. The two words to write are 'Return Address'...