Business & Entrepreneurship
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Nine million homes heading into winter in energy debt, survey suggests
Just 55% of billpayers are in credit this year to their energy supplier this year, down from almost two-thirds (64%) in 2022, Uswitch found.
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Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
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'Some agents exhibited unintended web-browsing behavior': Tencent admits AI agents it was testing made more than 2,600 attempts in 11 days to slip past Alibaba's map defenses, just to find out which zoo gate people use
Researchers hid a message for a live fleet of rogue AI agents, and the agents wrote back
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Popular chain with 500 shops takes step closer to opening in York
Work is underway at a former York city centre shop which is set to become a popular drink, coffee, and sandwich chain.
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Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153
A drone strike on a fuel depot at a market in South Sudan's disputed Abyei region has killed at least 153 people, an official said
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Zoom's new Unified Context Layer unlocks all of your company's complex conversations and video calls for AI agents to use
UCL tackles one of the biggest data siloes companies face
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France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour
Qatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing to regional stability.
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EU reveals new Arctic strategy amid Russia threat and Trump's Greenland interest
Melting ice is opening up new shipping routes
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Visitors seeing plan for 3,500 homes near York left 'more reassured' says estate boss
The event, held at Escrick and Deighton Club, formed part of an eight-week consultation on the proposed Heronby settlement in North Yorkshire, which could see the creation of 3,500 homes, schools, shops, workplaces and a 50-hectare country park between York and Selby.
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Ahead of massive IPOs, AI companies are sketching plans to share their wealth
As they steam toward massive public offerings on Wall Street, the companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence have begun sketching plans to share their wealth with the public
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Investment summit: German government strikes AI deal with Nvidia
At the "Invest in Germany" summit in Berlin, the federal government, despite early negative headlines, secured a partnership with AI firm Nvidia and new investment from Amazon.
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Visitors seeing plan for 3,500 homes near York left 'more reassured' says estate boss
The event, held at Escrick and Deighton Club, formed part of an eight-week consultation on the proposed Heronby settlement in North Yorkshire, which could see the creation of 3,500 homes, schools, shops, workplaces and a 50-hectare country park between York and Selby.
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I've found 12 of the best laptop deals in the US and the UK right now — my top picks from Lenovo, Apple, Microsoft, Asus, and Acer
I've rounded up 12 of the best laptop deals that are available this week in the US and the UK, including options from Lenovo, Apple, Microsoft, Asus, and Acer.
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Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners
Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentials
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Mark Allen: Former world number one considering retirement after Northern Ireland Open exit
Mark Allen says that retiring from snooker is "something I have been contemplating for a while" following his 4-2 loss to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open.
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Brothers strike £1m deal to take on former bank months after restaurant plan shelved
Two brothers have struck a £1 million deal to take over a historic Middlesbrough building months after plans for a restaurant were shelved.
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An AI Agent Joined a Listserv of Top Internet Researchers. The Reply-All Chaos Is Still Unfolding
Hysteria over the agent's appearance in a 7,500-person group reveals that internet experts have outdated notions of privacy.
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Scottish couple lose 12-year legal battle against Diageo over whisky fungus
Court of Session rules for Diageo in Bonnybridge whisky fungus case, accepting ethanol emissions caused Baudoinia growth but not an actionable nuisance.
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Kallas accuses US of pushing Ukraine to 'surrender on Putin's terms'
"American negotiators have been trying to push Ukraine into surrender for almost two years," Kaja Kallas said amid rising EU-US tensions.
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Sam Smith's pub noted for fish and chips to reopen after 6 years
Sam Smith’s Railway Inn in Spofforth, North Yorkshire, could reopen after a manager was reportedly found, following its closure since 2020, reports say.
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Pompeii's grandest house gets a $1.6 million restoration funded by private sponsor
A private home in Pompeii, believed to be the grandest, is being restored with 1.4 million euros ($1.6 million) from a private sponsor
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Inflation has hit a new group of goods: Trump merch
Price hikes mean President Donald Trump’s signature red MAGA cap is now retailing for $55, up from $25 a decade ago, according to new analysis
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DeepSeek AI tools banned from US government agency systems as rift with China grows
Federal civilian agencies are no longer allowed to use DeepSeek and must remove it from their tech stack
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Councillor defends spending £18m public money on new multiplex in Scarborough
North Yorkshire Council’s deputy leader has defended the decision to spend £18m of public money on a new multiplex and entertainment hub in Scarborough, citing the potential economic benefits for the area.
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£18.5m public funding package proposed for major leisure and entertainment destination
Plans to transform Scarborough’s former Brunswick Centre into a major leisure and entertainment destination could receive up to £18.5 million in public sector support.
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Popular chain with 500 shops takes step closer to opening in York
Work is underway at a former York city centre shop which is set to become a popular drink, coffee, and sandwich chain.
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Decision on 210 new North East homes put on hold amid legal query over plans
A decision on hundreds of new homes in Hartlepool has been deferred to give decision-makers time to consider a legal query.
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Sam Smith's pub noted for fish and chips to reopen after 6 years
Sam Smith’s Railway Inn in Spofforth, North Yorkshire, could reopen after a manager was reportedly found, following its closure since 2020, reports say.
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No trains between York and Leeds for nine days during major rail upgrades
Network Rail said a programme of East Coast Main Line improvements across North Yorkshire are taking place over the next two weekends (October 24 and 25 and October 31 and November 1), including track renewals, drainage upgrades, and overhead line works.
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French Government Calls Emergency Meetings With Platforms Over Protests
TikTok and other sites were told to curb protest footage and AI-altered images, while online retailers like Vinted and eBay reportedly signed an agreement stop looted goods from flooding resale sites.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Risk of 'multi-year delay' to regular passenger flights
Aviation experts have warned public sector officials buying Doncaster Sheffield Airport of the prospect of a 'multi-year delay' to regular passenger flights from the site.
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Thames Water lenders to appoint Lord Hutton as independent chair in takeover bid
The former business secretary would take up the role if the group’s rescue bid is given approval.
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Green light to turn former offices into 11-room student housing in Middlesbrough
Plans to convert three former commercial properties on Marton Road in Middlesbrough into student accommodation have been approved.
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South Carolina is No. 1 in women's preseason AP Top 25, followed by UConn and USC
South Carolina is ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 women's basketball poll
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Bradford becomes first UK city chosen to host major European conference
Bradford will make history as the first UK host of Placemaking Week Europe, welcoming hundreds of international delegates in 2027.
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Trump’s super PAC is now running campaign-style ads created with taxpayer dollars
The DNC accuses MAGA Inc of airing ‘propaganda’ developed by White House employees, in violation of federal law
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The newest AdGuard VPN update makes catching discounts and toggling connections faster than ever
Hands-free Siri commands, widget controls, and smarter website exclusions to your daily browsing.
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Comedian Jimmy Carr headlining five North East venues in new major UK tour
Jimmy Carr will bring his new live show to Sunderland, Newcastle, Stockton, Darlington and Middlesbrough for his 2027 Killing Jokes tour
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy's former college players say his MLB success hasn't surprised them
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy spent over a quarter-century coaching college baseball with lengthy stops at Notre Dame and Arizona State
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TikTok ‘failing to take down nearly all accounts reported for advertising drugs’
The platform decided more than 95 per cent of accounts reported by researchers for purporting to sell drugs did not violate its policies
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Two Motherwell firms set to close with over 200 jobs at risk
More than 200 jobs are at risk after two Motherwell-based firms announced plans to move their production from Scotland.
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Burnham government ‘not working for the economy’, PM’s former advisor warns
Andy Haldane calls on PM and chancellor to restrict spending and not to raise taxes on already-struggling households or on businesses
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Boeing 737 Max 10 to be approved for US flights after years of safety concerns
Major customers for the Max 10 include United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Ryanair
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Genuit Group: Yorkshire firm sees profits hit by warmer weather and 'challenging' market
Leeds-based Genuit Group has said it expects to report lower than expected profits after a hit from warmer weather and “challenging” market conditions.
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US certifying Boeing's largest 737 Max after years of delays, AP source says
The U.S. government is set to announce the certification of Boeing's 737 Max 10 jet after years of delays
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Will Germany introduce a daily alternative to the Deutschlandticket?
Germany's popular nationwide transport pass is affordable and convenient, but demands that you pay for a whole month's worth of travel up front. What if there was a more flexible option?
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Nebraska dad sues state after his $1M record request bill and 50-year wait
‘I was dumbfounded. I thought I was reading it wrong’
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Restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue’s licence was dropped.
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'Appalling'- 'vermin' fears as rubbish overflowing from York bin
Rubbish overflowing from a York bin has sparked vermin fears and a call for action to tackle the issue.
