Business & Entrepreneurship
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Royal Mail ‘on the brink of collapse’ as union warns 400 workers quitting a week
The Communication Workers Union warned the rollout out of a new delivery system is a ‘major factor’ in workers leaving
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IEA warns European diesel prices could rise as crunch lasts into 2027
Europe could face renewed wholesale diesel price rises in the coming weeks, the International Energy Agency warned on Wednesday, as disrupted supplies leave markets tight well into 2027 despite recovering Gulf oil output.
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East Yorkshire site manager celebrates seventh national housebuilding award
Jay Kerman, a site manager at the Mortimer Park development in East Yorkshire, has won his seventh Seal of Excellence.
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York man, 52, died after hospital fall and contracting pneumonia, inquest hears
An inquest was opened into the death of 52-year-old Mark John Scott from York today (Wednesday, October 14) at Northallerton Coroner’s Court.
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Work starts on first schemes funded by second homes premium
Construction has started on the first affordable homes to be funded through a council tax premium on second homes.
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New 44-home development near York set to welcome prospective buyers
David Wilson Homes will open the new office at its Eastfield Park site in Dunnington.
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£8.4m Newton Aycliffe factory project 'paused over inheritance tax changes'
Newton Aycliffe’s £8.4m factory project, potentially supporting more than 500 jobs, is paused amid uncertainty over inheritance tax on SSAS pensions from April 2027.
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Harrogate law firm wins prestigious Yorkshire Legal Award
Harrogate law firm Raworths has been named Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.
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'Help us survive': Rape crisis centre warns of more cuts as it launches urgent appeal
Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis has warned of further cuts within weeks unless funding is secured as it launches its 50th anniversary For Her appeal.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 14
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Taiwan plans to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska pipeline project
Taiwan planned to buy liquefied natural gas from a U.S. project after extraction and could invest up to $4.4 billion in it
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Are Government plans for heating oil market regulation enough to protect consumers?
The Government’s pledge to protect customers who are reliant on heating oil is to be welcomed. Following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, consumers were treated unfairly by suppliers in what has been a largely unregulated sector.
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Plans for hundreds of homes close to York city centre move one step forward
Locally-based housing giant Persimmon Homes said it has sold the 2.14 acre development site at the former Barbican swimming pool site, next to StayCity aparthotel, to Yorkshire-based developer Artium Group.
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Russell Brand told friends he wanted to ‘bed 5,000 women’, trial hears – live updates
Russell Brand has been accused at the start of his trial of being a ‘ruthless, calculating and manipulative’ sexual predator
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£20,000 reward offered after body found by member of public in Warwickshire river
The 51-year-old's body was spotted by a member of the public at around 7.45am on April 15
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Work starts on new homes near York – partly funded by second property tax
Work is underway to build new affordable homes in Shipton by Beningbrough near York.
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Most small businesses aren't reviewing their own AI usage properly
UK businesses are slipping behind on the AI race
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UK firms are spending more on AI than ever before, but still think data is holding them back
Britain's AI spend is rising
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Erskine shopping centre changes hands for first time since 1980s in £21m deal
Bridgewater Shopping Centre in Erskine, near Glasgow, has been sold to Greenridge Investment Management for around £21m in its first ownership change since the 1980s.
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University handyman sacked after mustard gas mistake sparks pool evacuation
The fire service was called as the pool and gym were being evacuated
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Container ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Guards claim
A vessel carrying more than 2,500 containers is reported to have caught fire and sunk after hitting a naval mine in the 24-mile Strait of Hormuz
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‘We accept responsibility' - boss of collapsed York catering firm after wedding chaos
The boss of York catering firm Baba Ganoush - Dining by Matthew Hyde Ltd has said the company accepts responsibility.
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Campaign launched to tackle lorry theft across Yorkshire
A CAMPAIGN to tackle theft from lorries has been launched to protect goods and drivers
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Business confidence rises across West and North Yorkshire as export demand recovers
West and North Yorkshire business confidence rises in the latest Chamber QES, with stronger domestic and export demand, improving orders despite ongoing cost pressures.
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Chancellor in online marketplace tax crackdown as he plots ‘white van man’ Budget
It comes amid growing concern that Chinese retailers are using online marketplaces to undercut British competitors by evading the 20 per cent VAT on all their sales
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for ripping off customers
Under consumer law, businesses must show customers the total price, including any mandatory fees, clearly and from the outset
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Fears of 'demolish first, ask later' message over unauthorised Dales development
Councillors have delayed a decision on whether to approve unauthorised building work at a Yorkshire Dales property amid fears it would send a message that people can ignore planning rules and obtain permission afterwards.
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Council ‘physically ran out of money’ and borrowed charity cash, report finds
Whitby Town Council ‘physically ran out of money’ to pay its bills and borrowed tens of thousands of pounds from charity reserves without formal approval or public explanation, an independent investigation has concluded.
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Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend its airport against recent Houthi attacks
The attacks have struck Saudi airports, killed at least 14 people and forced schoolchildren and businesspeople to stay indoors
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Inventor sues employers for £366m over work on 'high-tech plaster' that made billions
The case is set for a six-week trial in 2028
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Bradford businesses invited to meet future talent at apprenticeships expo
BUSINESSES are being invited to meet the next generation of talent at a Bradford Apprenticeships Expo
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Neptune to open new homewares store in North Yorkshire town later this year
Neptune- an upmarket homewares store is to open in Harrogate later this year.
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Yorkshire law firm announces new senior promotions across key departments
Three senior promotions have been announced at a leading Yorkshire law firm, Ware & Kay.
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Hillhouse Group opens £5 million asphalt plant in Midlothian
Hillhouse Group opens £5m Edinburgh Asphalt plant at Soutra Mains Quarry, supplying 50+ mixes across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
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East Yorkshire site manager celebrates seventh national housebuilding award
Jay Kerman, a site manager at the Mortimer Park development in East Yorkshire, has won his seventh Seal of Excellence.
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Paralympian on OnlyFans to make ends meet until 2028 gets huge offers, but draws line
The 22-year-old sprinter is using the $25,000 corporate deal to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses for her cerebral palsy while training in California
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Your older Apple TV will get a free upgrade soon with Siri AI — and that's a big deal
It could save you from upgrading your hardware
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Stunning detached barn conversion for just over £700,000 - here's what you get
A five-bedroom barn conversion with valley views is for sale in Northowram.
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North Yorkshire named best place in region to start and grow a business
North Yorkshire has been named the best place in Yorkshire and the Humber for starting and sustaining a business, according to American Express.
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Yorkshire law firm strengthens litigation team with new paralegal appointment
Yorkshire law firm Ware & Kay has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new paralegal, Katy Henry.
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York and North Yorkshire marketing experts launch consultancy
North Yorkshire marketing consultancy Woodvine Hill launches in York and Knaresborough, offering SMEs strategy, content, design, UX, UI and campaign expertise.
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China’s exports surge 36.3% in September as pressure ramps up to rebalance trade
China’s customs agency says the country's exports surged 36.3% in September from a year earlier
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Unauthorised site where 45 cars are being stored - new plan submitted
When the Telegraph & Argus recently visited the site there were 45 cars parked on the land – just yards from numerous homes.
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'Hidden pipe' used to move Nitrous Oxide and mass brawls outside this shop
There have also been mass brawls outside the business, and in one instance a customer was allegedly beaten unconscious by someone from the shop.
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Bank of America fined $1.2bn over failing to stop money laundering
The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.
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Glasgow medtech firm secures £3.4 million to advance robotic surgery technology
Glasgow-based Nami Surgical has secured £3.4m in funding, including £2m from the Scottish National Investment Bank, to advance its robotic surgery technology and create five jobs.
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New 44-home development near York set to welcome prospective buyers
David Wilson Homes will open the new office at its Eastfield Park site in Dunnington.
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Failure to approve Rosebank would cost UK billions, report finds
A report warns the UK could lose £10.8bn in economic value and thousands of jobs if ministers fail to approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea projects, as Oxfam Scotland dismisses the findings.
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Smartphone shipments have dropped to a 14-year low — but Apple and Samsung are still thriving compared to their Chinese rivals
Smartphone buyers seem reluctant to upgrade their phones, but Apple and Samsung are weathering the storm better than most brands.
