Business & Entrepreneurship
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Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.
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Asian shares are mixed, with Kospi up 3% after US stocks rally on strong earnings
Asian shares are mixed with Japan and South Korea tech stocks advancing following a broad rally on Wall Street
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Durham entrepreneur opens community-focused Pilates studio with start up loan
Durham entrepreneur Kayleigh Oborka-Letman launches NDA Pilates studio after securing a £17,500 British Business Bank Start Up Loan for inclusive wellness.
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'Sword of Damocles' hanging over Scots tourism business after 620 per cent rates hike
Cairngorm Lodges owner fears a 620 per cent rates increase could threaten the future of his award-winning off-grid tourism business in Royal Deeside.
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Yorkshire bank staff take on 17km challenge to support national food charity
A 17km walk from staff at the Yorkshire Building Society has raised more than £700 for a national food charity.
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AI is already inside your organisation – do you know what it’s doing with your data?
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 21
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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DWP issues four-month warning to people who owe benefit money
The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order. Find out who is affected and what to do if you receive a letter.
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'What do we get for it? Very little': Hotel owner's rates challenge after 40 hike
The co-owner of Loch Melfort Hotel near Oban questions the value of business rates after seeing the property's tax bill rise by thousands of pounds a year.
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Bus replacements scheduled as Yorkshire railworks start this weekend
Network Rail has warned passengers of disrupted journeys as engineers complete railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line over coming weekends.
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Global brewing equipment firm chooses West Yorkshire as new UK base
A GLOBAL brewing equipment manufacturer has chosen a new UK base as part of its European expansion plans
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Major alcohol supplier stocked in Tesco enters administration with 27 jobs lost
Amber Beverage Group UK has entered administration and ceased trading after 27 years in business, with around 27 staff made redundant.
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Sir Gareth Southgate joins Martin House Glitter Ball as event raises over £280,000
Martin House Children’s Hospice has raised more than £280,000 at its annual Glitter Ball, with charity ambassador Sir Gareth Southgate among those attending
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Urgent Aldi recall as shoppers warned of electric shock risk from hairdryer
Aldi has issued an urgent recall for Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers over fears of electric shocks and fire risks from damaged cords.
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Rhodes Wood owner reflects on nearly 30 years in Harrogate
Harrogate tailor Rhodes Wood has thanked customers for their support as it approaches three decades in business.
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How to get an extra £18 to spend on your food shop
The extra money can be claimed in the six weeks leading to Christmas
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Many firms are still falling behind when it comes to getting their AI infrastructure up to speed
AI infrastructure is a major holdback
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Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, while Trump has promised Republicans $400m
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Boss of liquidated York hospitality firm owing over £235,000 slams government
The boss of a liquidated York hospitality business says firms in the sector are suffering due to rising costs and government policy.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council failed to budget for £60m due to Peel under 'punitive' clause
Council officials attempting to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport failed to budget for at least £60m of costs being owed to landowner Peel under a ‘punitive’ lease clause they had signed up to, it has been revealed.
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Germany's Merz says EU ready to defend industry against 'unfair' Chinese trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday that the European Union would defend itself against what he called "unfair" Chinese trade practices that could threaten German industry.
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How AI is driving the niche-ification of retail tech
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French supermarket chain suffers €1.6 billion hit after riots and looting
Carrefour said the direct cost would be in the tens of millions of euros after theft, damage and extra security hires
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Hackers steal children's data after company used 'Password1' for old account
The data watchdog reprimanded Ogi Networks Limited and Data Cymru after the 2024 ransomware attack.
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New Wickes store officially opens in Harrogate
A new Wickes store has officially opened on Ripon Road in Harrogate today (Wednesday).
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What factors helped lift inflation in September – and where did prices fall?
The cost of filling up with petrol last month was up 26.5% year on year, compared with an annual rise of 20.2% in August.
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APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability
Senior Pacific Rim finance officials say global economic imbalances are bringing persistent risks and pledge to improve cooperation and communication
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Scotland's energy minister calls for Jackdaw profits to fund renewables
Stephen Gethins said cash should be saved in a fund for the future
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Trump floats cash payments amid backlash over AI data centers
Writing on Truth Social Wednesday, Trump said developers could win over skeptical residents by sharing the facilities' financial benefits
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DWP issues four-month warning to people who owe benefit money
The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order. Find out who is affected and what to do if you receive a letter.
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What does Lufthansa gain from its TAP Air Portugal deal and when?
Lufthansa expects about €450 million a year in synergies from buying up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion, but Portugal’s continued control, lengthy regulatory reviews and the slow progress of its ITA Airways deal suggest the gains could take years to arrive.
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Welfare Hub planned for Harrogate Stray Bonfire
A welfare hub offering warmth, drinking water and help contacting family and friends will be available at this year’s Stray Bonfire and Fireworks in Harrogate.
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Government borrowing rises above forecasts to £24.5bn ahead of Budget
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing rose by £1.8 billion to £24.5 billion for September.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as pay talks resume
Planned strikes by more than 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.
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Nick Nairn backs campaign against 'pretty impenetrable' rates system
Nick Nairn has backed The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign, saying Scotland's business rates system unfairly penalises hospitality trade
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Survey reveals North East nerves over John Healey's first Budget
North East financial firm Active says 71 per cent of clients expect to be worse off after the October Budget
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Six York-made documentaries set to reach audiences across the country
Six documentaries produced through Aesthetica for an innovative storytelling project are set to reach viewers nationwide.
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Stop choosing the wrong Agentic AI use cases
Choose agentic AI use cases by measurable business value
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Nine million UK homes enter winter with no energy bill buffer
More than nine million households enter winter with no energy credit cushion or in arrears as January price cap rises loom, Uswitch research reveals.
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Jackdaw announcement must provide certainty to north east, says Swinney
The decision to approve Jackdaw was made on Wednesday.
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OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer
It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.
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Pompeii mansion to be restored after £1.1m donation from private sponsor
German entrepreneur Frank Hoefer was inspired after reading the 2023 book, Pompeii: The Enchanted City
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Yorkshire brewery launches its strongest ever ale in Morrisons stores
Theakston’s Brewery has announced the launch of a new ale, Special Reserve, coming to Morrisons this month.
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Tesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
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North East law firm Muckle tops £20m turnover after five-year growth
Newcastle law firm Muckle LLP reports 9 per cent turnover growth to £20.6m and a fifth consecutive year of rising revenue and profit across the North East in 2026.
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Domino’s sales growth slows despite strong demand for thinner pizzas
Boss Nicola Frampton told investors that it was a ‘strong performance’ but recognised that there is ‘a lot of work still to be done’.
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Busy Danish homeware shop Søstrene Grene confirms Durham opening date
Shoppers in Durham will soon be able to step inside one of Scandinavia's most popular homeware brands, as Søstrene Grene has confirmed the opening date of its new store at The Riverwalk.
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Lidl to launch new limited-edition card worth £600 for shoppers - how to get one
Lidl will be launching a new card where shoppers will have £50 to spend on Middle Aisle items every month for a year.
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Fast-food giant to reopen tomorrow after major refurbishment
A popular fast-food restaurant is set to open tomorrow on the outskirts of York.
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Darlington mum who found dream job on maternity leave grows wool shop across UK
Darlington entrepreneur Hannah Hazledine-Herd, owner of Pretty Knits Wool Shop, named 2026 Start Up Loans Ambassador for the North East.
