Business & Entrepreneurship
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NHS worker takes leap of faith opening Pokémon card shop in Bishop Auckland
A 23-year-old Pokémon fan has turned her hobby into a business by opening a trading card shop in Bishop Auckland.
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UK unemployment falls to lowest in a year — but vacancies hit five-year low
The ONS’s data also showed a boost for average wage growth across the UK workforce.
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Two-thirds of contractors say ICE raids are making it harder for them to build houses
Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented migrants has meant worker shortages and cost increases for residential construction sector, companies tell pollsters
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Bradford retailer Damart strengthens partnership with Yorkshire Dales charity
A MOBILITY vehicle donation and volunteer efforts have strengthened a retailer’s partnership with an environmental charity.
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Care worker’s dedication earns Bradford awards recognition
A CARE worker has been named a finalist in this year’s Bradford Cares Excellence Awards
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York 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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North Yorkshire lad, 18, launches fresh fish and seafood business
Scarborough teenager Michael Grimes launches Scarborough Catch, a fresh fish and seafood shop offering fish, crab, lobster and shellfish at Market Hall in the town centre.
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York 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. Akwan Irani, the owner of Turkish restaurant Yakamoz, said he was not responsible for the actions of its previous owner who was fined...
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The £32m East Lothian question lurking behind Edinburgh's business rates win
Edinburgh has overtaken Glasgow as Scotland's biggest source of business-rates income, but a dramatic rise in East Lothian raises fresh questions
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Royal Exchange boss unveils new plays two years after damaging censorship row
Selina Cartmell announces season including Stockport-set version of Phaedra myth by Simon Stephens
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'Postcode lottery' warning as backlash grows over leaked NHS orthopaedic care plans
Arthritis UK warns Scotland’s leaked NHS orthopaedic plan could mean longer waits and travel for surgery, as unions and surgeons demand meaningful consultation.
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'Heartbreaking' - County Durham dog play centre closes months after opening
A County Durham business owner who quit hairdressing to open an indoor dog play centre has announced its heartbreaking closure just months after the first customers arrived.
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Darlington school could extend all-weather pitch opening times despite concerns
Neighbours have raised concerns over plans to open the all-weather pitch at Polam Hall School an hour earlier each morning.
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Why County Durham has the opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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NHS careers event in North East to showcase hundreds of roles
People considering an NHS career can attend a free event showcasing the wide range of jobs across the health service.
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Video. Ukraine carries out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
Video. Ukraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade says it has carried out its first aerial drone evacuation of a wounded soldier, pulling him from a position where mines and Russian drone activity made a conventional rescue impossible.
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Anger as 'urinating and defecating' seen on Bradford city centre road
Businesses had become increasingly concerned about behaviour taking place around the unused entrance.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals appoints new non-executive director
A SENIOR leader in health education has joined the board of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in a non-executive role
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Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
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South Korea to withdraw some Kyiv embassy staff as row over POW transfer deepens
South Korea says it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Kyiv, deepening a diplomatic row over Ukraine’s announcement last month of a transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war that Seoul says was meant to be secret
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'It's a beast, but not at everything' — RTX Spark-powered Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra lives up to expectations, but you need to be a big fan of local AI
Is the Surface Laptop Ultra price tag justified? This depends on what you need
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Wickes reveals faster sales growth amid ‘mild’ price inflation
Chief executive David Wood said the group is on track to meet profit guidance for the year.
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Twist in case of businessman suing for £4m after slipping on Bailey's at Heathrow
Andreas Wuchner faces claims made by a former friend that he is more capable than he says
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Asda Foundation awards £20,000 to East Bowling hub
A VITAL community hub is set for a major upgrade thanks to a new grant.
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5G mast planned for leisure centre amid warning of digital black spots
The company said “digital black spots” could emerge if there were not enough mobile masts in the city.
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Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7%
ONS data shows rate down from 4.9% but number of job vacancies continues to shrink
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'We love a good challenge': Logitech head tells us why the AI age could revolutionize collaboration as we know it, as it reveals its biggest product overhaul in years
Simplification can be key to better communication, Logitech believes
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Work on new £1 million homes in York complete – and three have already sold
Work on a new York housing development featuring four homes all worth more than £1 million is now complete.
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John Healey rejects calls to raise capital gains tax in Budget
The Chancellor has faced a barrage of voices urging him to raise the tax, which applies to the profit made from selling off assets
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Drivers to get new rights in car parks and avoid 'unfair' fines above £100
Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.
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North Yorkshire lad, 18, launches fresh fish and seafood business
Scarborough teenager Michael Grimes launches Scarborough Catch, a fresh fish and seafood shop offering fish, crab, lobster and shellfish at Market Hall in the town centre.
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Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
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'People actually left': York businesses count cost of repeated roadworks
Businesses in Low Petergate say ongoing roadworks are costing them money, driving away customers and creating access problems.
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Weekend closure planned at key A66 and A19 Stockton junction - public notice
A66 and A19 drivers are facing a weekend closure at a major North East interchange while essential bridge repair work is carried out.
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Plans for new multi-billion pound approach to care services
Care services across North Yorkshire could be transformed under new proposals worth an estimated £3.5 billion over seven years.
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North Yorkshire church receives £1.5m grant for conservation project
A NORTH Yorkshire church is ready to launch the next phase of a major conservation project thanks to a £1.5m grant.
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Top Gear's Richard Hammond set for near £4 million payout after company closes
Richard Hammond is set for a reported £4m windfall after Hamster's Wheel Productions, co-owned with estranged wife Mindy.
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Work on new £1 million homes in York complete – and three have already sold
Work on a new York housing development featuring four homes all worth more than £1 million is now complete.
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Richmond Bike Park opens after mum's two-year campaign
Louise Raine says the response to her efforts to launch Richmond Bike Park was 'overwhelming'.
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Scottish city restaurant company placed into liquidation
Edinburgh restaurant company said it had 'taken the difficult decision' to close its doors.
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Bishop Auckland Hospital needs more services, not another ward moved away
Seeing the latest news regarding Bishop Auckland hospital and the proposed closure of Ward 7 and move the Complex Frailty Unit to Darlington, it reminds me of a conversation I had with a customer at a car sales garage where I worked.
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Yorkshire furniture group plans UAE expansion under new leadership
A NEW group chief executive officer has been appointed at Flair Furniture Group
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Scotland unemployment falls to 4.3 per cent, below UK average
The latest job figures for Scotland revealed in this month's data
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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year
Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.
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Reform comms chief wears Meta smart glasses at Holyrood as Lib Dems demand ban
Reform UK’s communications chief in Scotland says he wears Meta smart glasses at Holyrood as Lib Dems call for a ban over privacy and security fears.
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Number of profit warnings from Yorkshire firms lifts in third quarter amid ‘challenging’ environment
UK-listed companies in Yorkshire issued five profit warnings in the third quarter of 2026, up from the three recorded during the same period last year, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report.
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Inside Scotland's business rates: Who pays and how are bills calculated?
They are one of the biggest bills facing businesses in Scotland. But just how are business rates worked out?
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Homeowners warned over building without planning permission
HOMEOWNERS who build without planning permission risk being ordered to demolish their projects.
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'People actually left': York businesses count cost of repeated roadworks
Businesses in Low Petergate say ongoing roadworks are costing them money, driving away customers and creating access problems.
