Business & Entrepreneurship
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Healey to reject calls to raise capital gains tax in budget
Cabinet colleagues have previously called for an increase but chancellor feels it might ultimately cost the Treasury
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CSI probe launched on Bishop Auckland street after man suffers knife injuries
A CSI probe was launched on a Bishop Auckland street after a man arrived at hospital with serious injuries.
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Yorkshire brewery raises a glass to Armed Forces with Remembrance beer
Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston launches Remembrance beer in honour of the Armed Forces.
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Mint Mobile Promo Codes and Deals for October 2026
Reduce your monthly cell phone bill with these active Mint Mobile coupons and promos, limited-time promotions, and 5G plan savings.
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A 600 rates shock for one Scottish business - and six reforms to fix broken system
Business leaders across Scotland have joined The Herald's Reset the Rates campaign, backing six reforms to create a fairer, simpler and more predictable business rates system
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Oil prices top $110 as traders weigh Middle East supply risks
The price of Brent crude remained at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran keeps oil inflated.
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New Yorkshire station announced with faster connections to York and North Yorkshire
A brand-new rail station is set to unlock faster, more reliable journeys to York and beyond.
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John Swinney hails ‘golden opportunity’ for Scottish businesses in India
John Swinney hails India as a “golden opportunity” for Scottish food and drink as his trade mission promotes salmon exports, tourism and investment.
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Visegrad Four urge Brussels to ease Russian energy phase-out rules
The group is calling on Brussels for more funding to cope with the end of Russian energy imports in 2027, amid high electricity prices across Europe. #EuropeNews
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How much does inflation cost you? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. #EuXl
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Can Europe beat the cost-of-living crisis?
From supermarket shelves and energy bills to housing and education, rising prices are putting pressure on households across Europe. But which sectors are being hit hardest by inflation? What is the EU doing to ease the burden on consumers? #EuXl
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Video. Shopkeepers react to looting and destruction across France
Video. French shopkeepers are struggling to come to terms with the destruction left by a night of rioting and looting, with some fearing for the future of their businesses and employees.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns Germany is falling behind in AI race
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Huang are set to unveil a joint AI pact intended to speed up the integration of AI products across German industry. #EuropeNews
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Traditional degrees failing to prepare young people for work, new report warns
The report - backed by former Labour education secretary Lord David Blunkett and entrepreneur and inventor Sir James Dyson - said that traditional three-year degrees have ‘not delivered the skills that the modern economy needs’
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Workers are spending more time correcting AI-generated content than doing actual work
Does AI really save time?
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Healey rejects calls to raise capital gains tax at the 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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‘Pay-for-influence’ scandal involving Trump allies hits White House: report
‘You'll be joining the VIP events and get close with the administration,’ Richard Grenell allegedly texted a Turkish businessman. He denies the allegations
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California to receive $6m settlement after 23andMe data breach
Millions of customers’ genetic and personal information exposed in 2023, including more than 855,000 Californians
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Major twist in Leeds Bradford Airport strike just days before half term walkout
Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended to allow for new pay talks to be held, Unite union has confirmed.
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Xbox biz guy deletes his X account less than 24 hours after saying game devs who don't embrace AI 'should not be in the business of being a business'
Business strategy manager Brandon Stirrup said he was "happy to take the hit" for his stance on AI, then left social media.
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The singles choosing IRL dating events over apps
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
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Reform UK Mayor 'firmly denies' cyberflashing allegation, party says
A police investigation is underway following reports of alleged cyberflashing by Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor, Luke Campbell.
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SNP delegates back domestic energy production as ministers urged to finalise strategy
SNP conference backs domestic energy production as Stephen Gethins urges the Scottish Government to finalise its oil and gas strategy amid North Sea debate.
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IN NUMBERS: What's a good salary in Germany?
Wages in Germany have continued to rise this year, but so has inflation and the cost of living. If you're wondering how your own income compares to low- middle- and high-earners, these figures will give you a good idea.
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Oliver Coppard commits to revealing cost of buying DSA when deal is completed
Oliver Coppard has committed to revealing the cost to taxpayers of buying Doncaster Sheffield Airport once the purchase is completed - as the mayor insisted it is a “good deal” for all parties.
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Oliver Coppard's authority to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport for undisclosed sum
Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to be taken into full public ownership in a deal that will see South Yorkshire mayor Oliver Coppard’s combined authority buy the land.
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Popular York shop to reopen this week – with more than 32k products on offer
A new era of HMV is here – as it prepares to reopen in York this week. HMV York is set to reopen on Coney Street with a fresh new look on Thursday 22 October. As previously reported, the first 25 customers to make a purchase will receive an...
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Major funding to be considered for retail and leisure scheme
Plans to transform Scarborough’s former Brunswick Centre into a major leisure, retail and hospitality destination could benefit from millions of pounds in funding to help to kickstart the scheme.
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What proposed eBay tax changes could mean for thousands of Bradford online sellers
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly preparing to announce plans requiring online marketplaces to collect VAT on sites such as eBay.
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Empty shelves, £1 sales and staff callouts as high street shop closes for good
The store, at 39-41 Coney Street is closing (Monday, October 19) after weeks of winding down the former WHSmith store, which occupied the site for decades.
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Reform UK Mayor 'firmly denies' cyberflashing allegation, party says
A police investigation is underway following reports of alleged cyberflashing by Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor, Luke Campbell.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as fresh pay talks planned
Planned strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.
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‘We are the shame of Europe’: France imposes curfews to stop growing riots
Europe erupted with fresh protests over the unaffordable cost of living over the weekend - and organisers are calling for more
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Fuel prices could fall for Bradford drivers as thousands demand budget action
More than 30,000 drivers join calls for a fuel duty cut and permanent freeze as campaigners urge the Chancellor to act in the October 28 Budget.
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Leading law firm apologises after comments about Middle East in leaked email
Senior staff members at Freshfields inadvertently leaked the emails to a large internal distribution list
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'People are at the heart of award-winning Harrogate company'
“Harrogate firm incredibly proud of major success in Yorkshire awards in an outstanding field”
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Calls to strengthen workplace privacy in Australia as employers turn to AI to track staff
Monitoring tools common in a range of workplaces, including factories, office jobs, delivery work and in retail – often without employees being informed
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Convicted serial robber used a disguise to hit even more banks, prosecutors say
David Sartin Jr., a 40-year-old from St. Petersburg, allegedly robbed two banks for thousands of dollars using a prosthetic mask
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Bishop Auckland bus station 'open for business' after 'defect' closes parking bays
A defect at Bishop Auckland’s £11.8m bus station forced three bays to close less than six months after it opened, Durham County Council said.
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Watch out — these are the phishing scams experts say are most likely to catch your workers out
New tech announcements, gifts, and insurance claims work best
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Beeks sees further growth as AI products gain traction with financial firms
The Renfrew-based technology group reported record revenue of £40m and said demand for its analytics and AI products is exceeding expectations
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Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes
Envelopes containing powder come weeks before midterms as federal agents try to identify who is behind campaign
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Popular riverside café backed by groups after being told it needs planning permission
A popular riverside café has received backing from local organisations after its owner was told to apply for retrospective planning permission.
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OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody
A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”
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£250,000 community grants launched to support red squirrel conservation
New £250,000 red squirrel conservation grant scheme offers UK communities up to £5,000 for habitat projects, wildlife events and education through RSRN.
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North East deli closes after 13 years serving Italian treats to the local community
The Village Deli in Hartburn has shut for the final time after 13 years - with owners confirming that the catering side of the business will continue as usual.
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Lavrov backs Iran after Trump says Russia doing 'little' for Tehran
Just hours after Trump publicly claimed Russia was doing “little” to help Iran, Moscow reaffirmed its full support for Tehran, with Foreign Minister Lavrov describing Iran's fight as a "just cause." #EuropeNews
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging conference room planned to fly to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a former OpenAI engineer secretly installed a recording device in a conference room to gather company details
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£900m Scottish refurbishment framework opens for contractor applications
Scottish Procurement Alliance opens £900m RM4 refurbishment framework, inviting contractors to bid for housing and public building repairs by December 11, 2026.
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£1 million scheme launched to bring Glasgow’s empty listed buildings back into use
Glasgow launches a £1m grant scheme offering £15,000-£350,000 to bring vacant listed buildings back into use and protect the city’s heritage.
