Business & Entrepreneurship
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Pub group Punch reveals jump in sales after snapping up 74 sites
Boss Andy Spencer said the company has started the new financial year with ‘real confidence’ despite economic pressures on the pub sector.
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Jackdaw gas field approval will strengthen UK energy security, Burnham says
The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.
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UK retail sales drop after warm weather hits winter clothing demand
The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes fell by 0.4% in September, compared with the previous month.
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India slashes cost of cancer drugs after court rules mark-ups are ‘extortion’
Case filed in 2022 by patient unable to afford medicine leads to cap on drug prices for millions who face ruin if diagnosed
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Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.
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Newly revamped McDonald's opens its doors on the outskirts of York
A popular fast-food restaurant on the outskirts of York has reopened following a major refurbishment.
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Mounjaro rollout on NHS is too slow and creating ‘two-tier system’, MPs warn
Only about 6 per cent of eligible patients will get Mounjaro through the NHS rollout in the first three years, says report
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Ripon manufacturer Econ Engineering promotes long-serving employee to IT Director
A North Yorkshire employee who joined Econ Engineering in its Assembly department in 2008 has been promoted to IT Director, following almost two decades with
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Award-winning Darlington-born chef helps raise funds for spinal injury garden
Award-winning chef Ruth Hansom helped raise funds for Horatio’s Garden at Thorp Perrow Arboretum, supporting a new therapeutic garden at Middlesbrough’s James Cook Hospital.
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Evoke urges no further gambling tax hikes in Budget after 270 shops shut
The William Hill owner said the closure of 270 shops ‘shows the real impact on jobs and livelihoods from higher industry taxation’.
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Untaxed van advertising vehicle tax seized - 'This case may raise a smile'
It could be crushed if it is not claimed.
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National Express owner in talks over £282m takeover deal
British transport company Mobico saw shares jump to 39.5p after talks were confirmed on Wednesday morning
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Freight firm applies for Bradford operating licence
A FREIGHT company has applied for a licence to operate in Bradford
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Germany, Austria or Switzerland: Where do residents pay the most income tax?
Depending where you live between the three German-speaking countries, you can get a whole lot more (or less) take home pay out of your net salary. We compare the tax rates between 8 different cities across the DACH region.
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Bradford construction sites hit by 649 thefts in five years
CONSTRUCTION site theft has been revealed as a persistent and costly problem across Yorkshire and the Humber
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Another rescue operation in the Black Sea led by Romania
A ship is reported to have been struck by several drones 13 miles from the Romanian port of Constanța. Rescuers recovered nine of the thirteen sailors on board alive. #EuropeNews
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Boohoo owner Debenhams hails return to profit for first time in five years
Debenhams Group has been taking steps to reduce its cost base by selling off parts of the business.
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Bradford shop on major road applies for licence to sell alcohol
The public has the right to object to the application.
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Opposition grows over 360,000-chicken farm near Ripon despite new manure plans
Opposition to plans for a massive poultry farm in North Yorkshire continues to grow despite the developer submitting new information aimed at easing concerns over the disposal of thousands of tonnes of chicken manure.
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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Liquidator appointed to Scottish courier company following HMRC court action
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish courier company after an HMRC court action.
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UK consumer confidence falls at fastest rate since Covid as cost of living bites
Economic fallout from war in Middle East adds to pressures on consumers and on chancellor before budget
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Greens went into Holyrood election in a 'dire' financial position, members to be told
The Scottish Greens went into the Holyrood election in a "dire" financial position, according to a motion to be debated at the party's annual conference.
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Scottish Forestry approved £2.3m Gupta grant despite minister being 'nervous'
Internal emails and grant documents obtained by The Herald reveal Scottish Forestry pressed ahead with a £2.3 million award to Sanjeev Gupta's Highland estate, overriding a cabinet secretary's repeated concerns, partly to close a gap in Scotland's 30 by 30 nature target.
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Bulls highlight four-year pathway progress as young talents take chances
The Bradford Bulls pathway has undergone major development since November 2022, when key founder Ryan Hunkin became the club's head of youth.
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Ministers 'can't determine' if any sex offenders will have appeal grounds
SNP ministers cannot identify how many convicted sex offenders - if any - may have grounds for appeal after a landmark court ruling as SCCRC applications rise to 44 and prospect of class action discussed.
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Asian shares slip as sharp drops for AI stocks overwhelm markets worldwide and oil prices jump
Asian shares are mostly lower after the latest shudder for artificial-intelligence stocks weighed on markets around the world, giving the benchmark S&P 500 its worst day since July
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Inverurie named Scotland’s Town of the Year after high street revival
Inverurie has been named Scotland’s Town of the Year after boosting footfall, growing its farmers’ market and supporting independent businesses.
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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Mother sought advice from Alan Jones after broadcaster’s alleged indecent assault of her son, court hears
Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching
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Plaintiffs in Trump arch project seek injunction to stop administration from beginning work Nov. 5
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit trying to stop the Trump administration from building a triumphal arch along the Potomac River are asking a federal judge to halt all construction plans, one day after the National Park Service signaled it would begin work November 5
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Cool, Cool, Cool, Palmer Luckey Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup
Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission to create “elite working dogs” equipped with "advanced body armor."
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'We didn't ship them all away during the pre-order' — Apple's Greg Joswiak has good news for iPhone Duo buyers
'I'm sure we'll have some happy customers.'
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Epic announces game jam where you have to use AI, then walks back the requirement
The Unreal Engine and Fortnite company has extended the public a many-fingered invitation.
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Vegas dancer sues club claiming she wasn’t protected when a customer assaulted her
The dancer’s suit claimed that the security club staff was poorly trained, citing their handling of her complaint
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Private care home investors a risk to public sector, regulator says
US investors are buying up UK care homes - a situation regulators say they are "watching carefully" in case it threatens plans for a National Care Service.
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'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.
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X-energy and Amazon plan 12 nuclear reactors at a retired Indiana coal site
Amazon backs 960MW nuclear plant in Indiana to power expanding AI data centers — but commercial delivery faces an uncertain road
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New jobs boost in North Yorkshire thanks to award-winning family-run firm
“You could tell straight away that it’s a family business where people genuinely care about each other”
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Half-Life 3 re-re-re-confirmed: A Valve dev just said 'HLX' out loud
There's no mistaking it this time—he said it.
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1 million older Americans could soon lose health insurance - here is who is at risk
The coverage shakeup comes at a time of heightened anxiety surrounding healthcare costs and affordability
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Spanish and Portuguese unions discuss joint general strike
Several Spanish trade unions have already called a general strike for 11 November, but the leader of Spain's biggest union CCOO says a joint strike with Portuguese unions is now being considered.
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'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge
The influencer, whose real name is Braden Peters, is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2025.
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OpenAI agents turned off their own guardrails and then told researchers they were still on — AI agents lying about their behavior should concern everyone
AI agents are turning off their own safeguards
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Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.
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Watch: How a retired decorator made £1.5m from Pokémon cards
A man from Surrey is now a millionaire after selling a collection of Pokémon cards at auction.
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CBS insiders say staff want to see reporter fired over post ripping Michigan Dem
‘Bari doesn’t think she did anything wrong’ one insider said
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Fake polling company might have swung some 2026 primary elections
The bogus polling firm, Wedgewood Polls, said it was conducting a social experiment — one that a Michigan Democrat said devastated her campaign
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Canada and Turkey forge ‘strategic partnership’ in push to cut US trade reliance
During the ceremony, Canadian and Turkish ministers finalized several cooperation agreements covering energy, defense, and air transportation