Business & Entrepreneurship
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'Cold water swims changed my life, now I hope it will help others'
There was a time when Guy Coates dreaded Mondays. The 33-year-old, from Harrogate, had followed his older brothers to university and eventually found himself working in the fast-paced, corporate world of management consulting in London. On paper, it was a good career. In reality, he was unhappy and unfulfilled.
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Azerbaijan engineers rare summit with in-conflict Middle East and Asian leaders
Israel and Iran have met for a rare “confidence-building measures” summit in Baku, with Azerbaijan saying it serves as “a connecting hub in the Eurasian space.”
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Man on machete and York city centre robbery charges to appear at court
A man charged with robbing a man close to York city centre and having a machete has been remanded in custody.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as workers consider new pay offers
Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended after new pay offers were put forward to staff.
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Donald Trump claims ‘Iran war will end very soon’ as midterm rallies heat up – US politics live
The US president said that the war will end ‘as soon as I want it to end’ as the midterms take place under a cloud of economic uncertainty
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Seven sailors missing after tanker fire off Romania's coast amid Russian drone fears
Romania's naval authority said it received an emergency alert from the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader
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Gen Z warned of fake job offer messages amid employment crisis
Concerns about missing out on work can make messages hard to ignore
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New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.
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Harrogate property business takes ownership of important York site
“The Barbican is one of York’s most important sites and securing it is a real milestone for this Harrogate firm”
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Heidi Alexander says third Heathrow runway could grow ‘every corner’ of UK
Heidi Alexander told business leaders at the AirportsUK conference that the Government still needed to make a final decision on the runway plans.
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Israel says commercial goods will not enter Gaza, a major shutoff for the hungry territory
Israel has announced that commercial goods will no longer enter the Gaza Strip, cutting off a key source of food and shelter supplies
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Kallas speaks exclusively to Euronews as crucial EU summit kicks off
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, speaks exclusively to Maria Tadeo as EU leaders arrive in Brussels for a crucial EU summit on spiralling energy prices, an unfinished seven-year budget, and Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine. We also interview Abu Abughazaleh, the Jordanian Investment Minister. #EuropeToday
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Council plans £23.5m hygiene facilities overhaul after EHRC single-sex guidance
According to the local authority, improvements to the public hygiene facilities could cost as much as £23.5 million in capital funding over a ten-year span.
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Fire crews tackle skip fire believed to be arson in North Yorkshire town
A skip fire believed to be deliberate broke out near a commercial building on Norton Road in Malton at 6.15am.
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Cost of finishing 'Road to Nowhere' soars by eye-watering £10m as viaduct now needed
THE estimated cost of the proposed Wyvern Link Road in Skipton has risen by more than £10m after the site was given a higher flood risk rating.
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UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hails OpenClaw as helping the future of robotics, but calls for controls, 'so we can realize the incredible future potential of the technology that we’re building'
Or, why you don't need a chainsaw to make an omelet
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GOP senator sought $4.2M for project near his ranch: report
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall sought a $4.2 million earmark to resolve a water rights dispute in Kansas in 2024
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The sociable and noisy birds who work with others to raise their offspring
Sociable and noisy, during colder weather long-tailed tits can be spotted in flocks and work with others to raise their offspring. Andy Brown reports.
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UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
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From cafés to butchers: Darlington businesses that have stood the test of time
From cafés and butchers to fashion retailers, discover the long-established independent businesses that have helped shape Darlington for generations and continue to thrive today.
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Elon Musk calls out memory makers over 'extortionate' chip pricing, says Micron is playing smart for long-term loyalty — yet Micron is pulling in 90% margins on consumer RAM
Praises Micron, despite its 81% gross margin.
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Bradford road to close for five days for water works
A ROAD in Bradford is set to close for five days due to water works.
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Romanian authorities launch rescue after another Black Sea ship fire leaves 8 missing
Romanian authorities have launched search and rescue operations off the Black Sea coast after a fire broke out on a ship, leaving eight people missing
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Royal funding blasted as peer claims royals are not doing ‘real work’
Labour peer Lord Foulkes of Cumnock argued that the monarchy is not providing value for money
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Mapped: Average London rent hits nearly 3k as asking prices soar across UK
The average monthly private advertised rent across Britain, excluding London, has topped £1,400 for the first time, Rightmove said
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Former jockey launches luxury toilet hire business in North Yorkshire after injury
Former jockey Henry Brooke launches North Yorkshire Toilets, providing luxury mobile loos for weddings, festivals, parties and building sites across the region.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strike action called off after fresh pay deal offer
PLANNED strike action by around 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended after staff received revised pay offers.
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Sainsbury’s and Asda issue urgent recall after major packaging blunder
The FSA is issuing an urgent allergy alert after finding popular snack bars have been wrapped in the wrong packaging
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New plans submitted for 99 homes in North Yorkshire town after previous refusal
New plans for almost 100 homes in Colburn have been submitted, with the developer insisting it has made substantial changes to address concerns raised over a previous application.
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Fire crews tackle skip fire believed to be arson in North Yorkshire town
A skip fire believed to be deliberate broke out near a commercial building on Norton Road in Malton at 6.15am.
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Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds
Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll
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North Yorkshire apprenticeship fair to showcase careers and training routes
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake hosts an apprenticeship fair at Thirsk School on October 22, connecting visitors with North Yorkshire employers.
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Dunelm set for lower first half profits but flags recovery after heatwave hit
The retailer said total sales fell by around 3% in the first six weeks of its new financial year largely because of the ‘exceptionally warm weather’.
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Firefighters battle major blaze at Harvester restaurant
The building has suffered severe damage, the fire service said
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UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
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Questions about Northern Powerhouse Rail electrification plans for Hull need to be answered
Countless promises have been made to ensure the North of England is given the same economic opportunities afforded to London and the South East.
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Mike Tyson in £1.5m legal battle after refusing to appear on camera with giant pigeon
The boxer ‘lost interest’ in his deal, a court heard
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Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value
Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation
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Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock
The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.
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Woman Arrested Following Fatal A1 Collision Near Barton
A 52-year-old woman from Newcastle has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision on the A1(M) near Barton in which a 22-year-old woman died.
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UK economy grew unexpectedly by 0.1% in August
The services sector led the stronger-than-anticipated GDP reading, with economists having forecast a contraction
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Sharp: Technology firm launches new Leeds office with help from local firm Design Tonic
Technology firm Sharp has opened a new Leeds office, after interior design firm Design Tonic completed a major refurbishment of the city centre site.
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County Durham driver caught behind wheel while banned and uninsured
Terry Norton, 37, of Shotton Colliery fined £120 and given six points after admitting driving while banned and uninsured.
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Morrisons introduces new AI software - here's how it will be used
A key aim of the project is to move away from manual spreadsheet-based planning to a more automated system that supports teams on the ground.
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Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Exclusive: Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened to push plans for controversial $500m Trump Tower in Belgrade, which sparked protests and a criminal case
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Bradford shop seeks permission to sell alcohol until midnight
A BRADFORD shop is seeking a licence to sell alcohol
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Man on machete and York city centre robbery charges to appear at court
A man charged with robbing a man close to York city centre and having a machete has been remanded in custody.
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York brewery could sell alcohol seven days a week under new licence plans
Trig Brewery in Upper Poppleton has applied for a new premises licence.
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New £3.8m fund launched to help East Riding residents struggling with bills
The Crisis and Resilience Fund is offering vital support to people facing financial hardship across East Riding.
