Business & Entrepreneurship
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'Soul-destroying'- plants worth hundreds of pounds thrown in York park's lake
Plants worth hundreds of pounds have been ripped up and thrown in a York park's lake weeks after vandals targeted the area.
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Andy Burnham to offer John Swinney deal to 'hand more power to Scotland's regions'
Andy Burnham is set to offer John Swinney a deal to empower Scotland’s regions, shifting power from Westminster and Holyrood to boost jobs and growth.
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What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.
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Control Resonant sells 1 million copies in 3 weeks to become Remedy's fastest-selling game ever
It's not a huge number, but it's big news for Remedy.
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Middle East and Asian leaders gather in Baku despite disagreements
Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.
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Washington pastor accused of $13M fraud after telling investors God chose them
The pastor allegedly inflated his tech company’s success with misleading press releases, falsely claiming it had 20 employees when it only had three
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Inconclusive sparring at EU summit puts budget timeline into question
EU leaders stuck to their red lines on the next long-term budget at Thursday's summit, with several now rejecting the presumed December deadline. Council President António Costa is now expected to take over the negotiations, with a new compromise due in a few weeks. #EuropeNews
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Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders start tomorrow — here are 4 things you should do to get ready right now
Avoid disappointment with these four tips
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Drivers warned to expect disruption as major A19 closures planned near Stockton
Drivers face major disruption on the A19 near Stockton this weekend as workers remove a footbridge at the A1027 Norton Interchange for refurbishment.
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Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
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Trump’s $330 million ballroom donors revealed and how much they are giving
Despite public assertions that he was paying for the project himself, internal records list no financial contributions from Donald Trump
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Car registered to man accused of planning mass shooting was at Hindu temple he targeted, police say
Illinois authorities believe a 19-year-old man charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in suburban Chicago entered the building’s parking lot on Sunday, hours before police arrested him near his home after receiving a tip about the alleged attack plan
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Tech giants warn Europe ditching their cloud services could cost billions — but then they would say that
Tech lobbying group says European Commission figures are way off the mark
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Retail sales up 0.8% in September, but a big chunk of spending went to paying gasoline bills
Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August
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Ukraine testing new ‘evacuation drone’ that can fly wounded soldiers to safety
The futuristic drone can carry up to 330 pounds and reach speeds up to 65mph
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'Professional' criminals' raid led to business collapsing and job losses court told
A gang of “professional criminals” whose crime led to a North Yorkshire business collapsing with job losses have been jailed for a total of nearly 11 years.
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Minnesota State approves plan to use community college funds to help struggling universities
Minnesota State’s Board of Trustees has approved a plan to transfer up to $25 million annually for the next four years to schools in financial crisis
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FBI employees fired over Trump classified documents probe sue to be reinstated
The complaint represents nine agents, intelligence analysts, and operational staff who were ousted in February
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Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on Washington visit after Starlink row
UK defence secretary trying to cool tensions and is arguing it is in America’s economic interests to support Kyiv
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Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast
Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’
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US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?
High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans’ dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now
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Ice cream shop’s rant after customer berated teen sparks donation flood
The customer allegedly called the teenage employee a ‘scumbag’
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FACT FOCUS: Social media posts falsely claim ballots marked by a poll worker will be disqualified
As early voting begins in the 2026 midterm elections, social media users are warning each other about what could allegedly happen if a poll worker marks a ballot before it is fed into a scanner
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Video. MEP Kols: Trump’s Russian diesel deal driven by ‘dubious motives’
Video. US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel sends a “very bad signal” and is driven by dubious business motives, MEP Rihard Kols told Euronews’ Special Report.
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US businessman whose firm invested in European soccer clubs pleads guilty to fraud
An American businessman whose firm invested in several European soccer clubs that struggled under its ownership has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in New York
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California orders lenders to report on their handling of insurance payouts to LA fire survivors
California officials are ordering mortgage lenders to report on how they've handled insurance payouts to survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles-area fires
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'Professional' criminals' raid led to business collapsing and job losses court told
A gang of “professional criminals” whose crime led to a North Yorkshire business collapsing with job losses have been jailed for a total of nearly 11 years.
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Harrogate entrepreneur calls for whole new approach to age by employers
“People reach 50 and can suddenly find doors closing just when they have accumulated decades of skills, judgement and experience”
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Fly-tipping at award-winning Wetherby park costs council over £2,000
Fly-tipping costs over £2k to clear from Wetherby park
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Woman who took secret second job while on sick leave caught out by YouTube videos
Elisha Neavin has been ordered to pay £20,000 to her original employers
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Trump is reportedly looking to replace Susie Wiles: ‘She’s burned a lot of people’
President’s most trusted top aide has been left out of the loop on several major decisions in recent weeks
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Local warehouse owner among the 6 people killed in Wisconsin plane crash
A prominent local warehouse owner died along with five other people when the plane he owned crashed in Wisconsin after ice built up on the wings during a thunderstorm
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Trump’s Truth Social sees drop in users despite president’s constant posting
Trump launched Truth Social in 2022 after he was banned from more established platforms following the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
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Businessman's underground parking plan to tackle issues at major York shopping centre
Parking problems at a major York shopping centre have prompted a businessman to draw up proposals for an underground facility there.
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John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget to help offset damage caused by Iran war on public finances
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Major airline adds new route set to launch next March from Edinburgh airport
easyJet will launch daily flights from Edinburgh to Southampton on March 28, 2027, with one-way fares starting at £42.99.
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Drug dealer caused ‘significant harm’ selling heroin and cocaine in York
A drug dealer who thought he could supply York with heroin and cocaine undetected has been jailed. Haqeem Hussain, 28, of Hunters Park Avenue, Bradford, was involved in a county lines operation bringing drugs into York. Known as the “AX...
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Water firm objects to 150-home plan as sewage network 'already at capacity'
Pickering councillors warn sewage pollution could worsen if Persimmon Homes’ plans for 150 houses are approved, despite Yorkshire Water capacity concerns.
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Richard Hammond among stars to toast special milestone for business
A NORTH Yorkshire business marked a special milestone with congratulatory messages from stars including Nigel Mansell, Martin Johnson, Karun Chandhok and Richard Hammond.
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Collapsed pipes and damaged cables add £140,000 to cost of forest visitor centre
Collapsed pipework and damaged electric cabling discovered during a refurbishment of the visitor centre at Guisborough Forest contributed towards adding £140,000 to the final cost, it has emerged.
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Sold! Long empty York site set for 228 flats after property deal
A long-empty York city centre site is finally set for transformation after changing hands in a new deal. Persimmon Homes has sold land next to the StayCity Aparthotel on Paragon Street to Yorkshire-based developer Artium Group. Now plans to...
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Kemi Badenoch says Scotland Act may need reform to force through nuclear power
Kemi Badenoch has raised the prospect of rewriting the Scotland Act to end what she calls the SNP's use of planning rules to veto reserved energy policy, while branding John Swinney a broken record with no answers on drug deaths or education.
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Businessman's underground parking plan to tackle issues at major York shopping centre
Parking problems at a major York shopping centre have prompted a businessman to draw up proposals for an underground facility there.
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Travis Perkins reveals sales drop amid ‘persisting’ economic uncertainty
It comes as the construction sector is facing a challenging backdrop, with elevated interest rates and cost inflation weighing on new developments.
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Bank of America had to hire 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws spotted by Anthropic Mythos
It also had to spent more than a hundred million dollars
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'See Holland in York': City to get spectacular tulip fields with 750,000 blooms
A new five-acre tulip attraction featuring 750,000 blooms will bring spectacular colour to York when it opens in spring 2027
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I'm eyeing an upgrade to this 4.5-star-rated Shark vacuum with a time-saving auto-empty dock — it just got a huge £200 price cut on Amazon
We awarded the Shark PowerDetect Speed an impressive 4.5 stars in our review, and this excellent vacuum has just got a huge £200 price cut on Amazon.