Business & Entrepreneurship
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Bradford Business Fair puts local businesses in the spotlight
BUSINESSES gathered for a day of networking, workshops and support
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The biggest AI security risk is doing nothing
Without clear governance, AI puts companies at risk of reputational damage
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Harrogate MP calls for action as graduates' debts continue to rise
Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has called for changes to student finance after figures showed more than two million borrowers' debts grew despite making repayments.
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Here's how to clear a compound in DMZ for the No One Left order
Find an enemy stronghold and deal with the occupants.
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Killers who skip sentencing to face solitary confinement or be denied social visits
The new measures aim to push killers to come to court, as threats of more time behind bars are unlikely to deter them
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John Healey vows to be a chancellor ‘who backs business’ ahead of Budget
Chancellor says he is seeking to rebuild the damaged relationship between Labour and business
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Why 30 women were given free pair of knickers at town centre shop
Around 30 women attended the launch evening, which organisers said was filled with laughter, honest conversations and new friendships.
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Bid to block York Chinese restaurant control change after illegal worker raids
A bid has been mounted to block changes to the running of a York Chinese restaurant stripped of its licence after illegal workers were found during raids.
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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs by end of year after AI drive
The banking group said cuts affect about five per cent of all its employees
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Corridor care is a problem that is not going away in the NHS - Jayne Dowle
Our local hospital’s A&E department recorded its busiest day ever earlier this month, with a total of 450 people attending, setting a new daily record. And this is only October, the start of autumn, not the depths of winter.
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Swinney told to properly end ‘failed’ bus privatisation as council costs soar to £65m
Bus campaigners have branded Scotland’s bus system a “failed experiment” and demanded public ownership as council spending on buses and tendered services rose by £9.5million since before the pandemic.
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Four new Waitrose shops planned for 2027 as first supermarket opens in eight years
A further supermarket in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, is set to open its doors in November
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'Why not a golf shop or TKMaxx?' - hopes for prime shop vacant in York
The TG Jones shop - formerly WHSmith - in 39-41 Coney Street closed on Monday (October 19) and followed the closure of a key city centre post office in the same building five days earlier.
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Busy road in York set to close for several hours during rush hour period
City of York Council said Skeldergate will close this evening from 6pm (, between its junctions with Micklegate and Terry Avenue, close to the Skeldergate Bridge over the River Ouse.
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Economy set to worsen, with higher unemployment and weaker growth on the way, Jim Chalmers reveals
Treasury is revising all the numbers for the mid-year update as economists warn of a difficult six months ahead
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Acquiring Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s freehold sends a powerful message - Dan Fell
There have been plenty of big moments during the long campaign to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). These have included significant funding announcements, to-the-wire council meetings, and engagement with the country’s most senior politicians.
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Sir Tom Hunter warns Scotland's 'punishing' rates system is driving away investment
Sir Tom Hunter has backed The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign, warning Scotland's business rates system is discouraging investment.
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Leeds united partnership launched with popular city centre restaurant
Leeds United fans get enjoy a great result
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Thousands of websites offline across Germany due to security flaw
A major vulnerability resulted in the downing of numerous German websites including for government agencies, hospitals and online services on Wednesday. Disruptions continue as operators rush to secure their systems.
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Trump says Google refused request to rename Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Donald Trump has claimed that Google has turned down his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean the “American Ocean.” The US president told supporters at a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday (21 October) that the company’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, had refused his suggestion. Trump says he called Pichai, who told him, "Oceans are different, sir. You know, they cover, they cover a lot of, they cover really a lot of countries." "So I'll probably pass... I think let's keep it the Atlantic Ocean, right? Pacific Ocean, we're gonna call it the American Ocean,” Trump added.
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Sainsbury’s boss delivers warning to government ahead of Budget
Sainsbury’s said it saw shoppers buying greater volumes of products this year
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Parking charges to increase across Yorkshire car parks ahead of Christmas
York parking charges will rise at many city-centre locations from next month during the seasonal event period.
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Expert tips to prevent AI hacks and cyberattacks amid global internet security threat
A cybersecurity expert urges founders to ensure basic steps are taken
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Black Friday controller deals: the best PC pads at prices your paws deserve
With the Black Friday sales rolling around again, peripherals like controllers could have some of the best deals.
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Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown out to 12 times its original cost – but the CEO says it ‘could have been worse’
New projections by the Snowy Hydro company show tunnelling work is now 65% complete, but the completion date has been pushed back to 2029
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Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze
Supermarket urges government not to ‘further aggravate’ pressure on costs for businesses in next week’s budget
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Edinburgh letting agency wins three Gold ESTAS awards in its 20th anniversary year
Edinburgh-based Arden Property Management has won three honours at the ESTAS Awards, including Gold for Best Letting Agency in Scotland, based on verified landlord and tenant reviews.
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Scotland risks losing investment over rates burden, boss of leading jeweller warns
ROX managing director Kyron Keogh warns Scotland risks losing investment to England amid concerns over business rates
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Trump praises supporter who punched heckler and compares him to Evander Holyfield
Trump applauds crowd member after protester hit at South Carolina event, commending his ‘courage’ and comparing him to retired boxing champion, who was in attendance and joined the president on stage to speak
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Popular gym shortlisted for prestigious National Fitness Award
The business has built a strong reputation for its small-group coaching sessions, working primarily with people in their 40s, 50s and 60s.
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Asian shares retreat after strong profits lead a rally on Wall Street
Asian shares and U.S. futures are broadly lower after U.S. stocks climbed, lifted by strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies
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Could AI agents be causing surprise bills at your business? You're not alone
Companies are struggling with AI's increasingly unpredictable costing
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Former Manchester United worker shares business advice on leadership
A performance coach urged business leaders to look inward to improve team leadership during the York Business Festival hosted by The Press.
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Barclays reveals profit growth of 12% after £200 million cost savings
In the third quarter, the bank said it made around £200 million worth of cost savings.
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Barristers accuse legal tailor of treating them with ‘disdain’
Dozens of barristers have claimed they have experienced poor treatment at the centuries-old business
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£20m upgrade begins at Bishop Auckland sewage treatment works
Northumbrian Water begins a £20m sewage works upgrade at Bishop Auckland, boosting phosphorus and ammonia removal to protect the River Wear by early 2028.
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What does it actually mean to treat data as an asset?
Turning data into a defined, governed and commercially usable asset
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Bradford University helps secure £9m space facility
A £9 MILLION investment is fuelling the launch of a major new space technology facility in West Yorkshire
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Police seize 59 nitrous oxide canisters and illegal vapes worth £2,000 in raid
Officers forced entry into the building and recovered 59 nitrous oxide canisters, six boxes of suspected steroids, and illegal cigarettes and vapes worth an estimated £2,000.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 22
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Bose just bought Skullcandy — here's why that's great news for lovers of cheap headphones
Bose has bought Skullcandy, all but guaranteeing new Skull buds will have top-end Bose perks
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Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization
An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less Personalized Ads models at the beginning of this year.
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Sainsbury’s improves profit outlook as grocery sales grow
But boss Simon Roberts stressed that ‘many households are finding things tough at the moment’ amid pressure on consumer budgets.
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Thousands of busy roads to be resurfaced to tackle pothole crisis
The government has also announced a further £220 million in funding for councils in England to tackle potholes
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New phase of homes launched in Whitby after strong demand from buyers
David Wilson Homes has launched the next phase of a popular scheme on the North Yorkshire coast, in Whitby.
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'Why not a golf shop or TKMaxx?' - hopes for prime shop vacant in York
The TG Jones shop - formerly WHSmith - in 39-41 Coney Street closed on Monday (October 19) and followed the closure of a key city centre post office in the same building five days earlier.
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Meta strikes deal with Zuckerberg to protect him from California wealth tax
Company says deal will keep its chief executive living in California even if state brings in one-off billionaire tax
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Bradford law firm Gordons appoints two commercial specialists
A LAW firm has strengthened its team with two new appointments
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Ayrshire Bakery sold as owners retire after more than 50 years in business
Saltcoats’ Kandy Bar Bakery owners Stephen and Rona McAllister retire after 50 years, selling the Ayrshire business to Craig and Lesley McPhie.
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'I lost my job six months after giving birth - now I'm opening my second skin clinic'
Body Era, a new wellness hub from award-winning entrepreneur Sam Porteous, is set to open on Yarm High Street.
