Business & Entrepreneurship
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South Korea's Kospi index sinks more than 7% on sell-off of semiconductor shares over AI boom worries
South Korea's Kospi index sinks more than 7% on sell-off of semiconductor shares over AI boom worries
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New 66-bed care home appoints manager as it prepares to open
Clare Erskine will lead Acomb Manor, a 66-bed care home in Acomb, as it prepares to welcome its first residents.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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Sharp decline in Yorkshire businesses sparks concerns over jobs and investment
A sharp decline in established businesses is threatening jobs and growth across Yorkshire and the Humber, according to a report from Allica Bank.
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UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump – IMF
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts.
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York human resources consultancy marks eight years of growth
York-based McMillan & Associates is marking eight years in business as it continues to expand its impact and reach.
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Football memorabilia store's move boosts North East town's indoor market
Middlesbrough football shirt shop ABS Football Shirts moves to larger Dundas Street premises, sparking an expansion wave among traders at Dundas Indoor Market.
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Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off as SNP says Burnham broke promise
SNP accuses Andy Burnham of breaking cost-of-living promises as five-year mortgage rates hit 6, leaving Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off.
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Sick employees are costing the UK economy over £241bn every year — and things may only get worse as AI takes over
The productivity drain is real
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Russian bot traffic decimated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes knock multiple Yandex data centers offline
Drone strikes knock Yandex services offline
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The subscription squeeze: How monthly payments became a new cost of living
From Netflix and Spotify to AI tools and cloud storage, subscriptions are becoming a growing part of household budgets despite years of financial pressure
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New appointment to strengthen inclusion across nursery group
A nursery group has appointed a new leader to strengthen its approach to special educational needs and inclusion
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New three-year plan aims to boost jobs, housing and transport across Yorkshire
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s first corporate plan lays out priorities over the next three years.
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Car sales company with five Scottish showrooms collapses into administration
A Scottish car dealer with sites across Scotland has been placed into administration
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New 66-bed care home appoints manager as it prepares to open
Clare Erskine will lead Acomb Manor, a 66-bed care home in Acomb, as it prepares to welcome its first residents.
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York bus company to support up to 50 people through new driver training scheme
York Pullman launches government-funded driver training and apprenticeships with First Bus, supporting up to 50 people into transport careers in York.
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Manchester United ex-executive coach to kick off York Business Festival
An executive coach who has held senior roles at Manchester United and Team Sky is set to deliver a keynote address.
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Firm lands major deal with £1.1 billion UK builders’ merchant
"As we continue to grow, they're a trusted partner who can support us every step of the way."
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Damart challenges fashion stereotypes with campaign celebrating real women
DAMART has launched a new campaign to celebrate personal style and challenge outdated fashion ideas
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Coal mining changed the world, we must share its history with future generations against a backdrop of challenges - Lynn Harper
The museums sector is currently in the midst of a seismic shift. Post-pandemic, attractions nationwide are navigating new challenges – the likes of which I have not seen during my 30 years in the sector – including radically different visitor habits, a complex and ultra-competitive funding process, alongside rising overheads, all as we experience a cost-of-living crisis.
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York Podiatry celebrates milestone for fair and responsible business practices
York Podiatry Ltd has achieved its fifth consecutive year of accreditation from the Good Business Charter (GBC).
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Yorkshire poultry firm invests millions to cut emissions and energy use
Soanes Poultry has invested £2.5 million in a major refrigeration upgrade to cut carbon emissions.
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Hundreds of new homes take shape as £43.6m Bishop Auckland scheme nears milestone
Avant Homes releases final first-phase homes at £43.6m Westward Green in Willington near Bishop Auckland, priced from £155,000 with buyer incentives available.
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York public relations professionals celebrate 40 years of combined service
Three PR professionals are marking a combined 40 years of service at a York-based agency, Partners PR.
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Essex NHS staff get 'landmark' payout over gas exposure
The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.
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Card surcharge ban used as ‘cover’ for larger price increases by Australian businesses, experts say
‘Round-up’ pricing in items such as coffee suggests increases are exceeding the typical 1.5% surcharge fee
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York Podiatry celebrates milestone for fair and responsible business practices
York Podiatry Ltd has achieved its fifth consecutive year of accreditation from the Good Business Charter (GBC).
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York public relations professionals celebrate 40 years of combined service
Three PR professionals are marking a combined 40 years of service at a York-based agency, Partners PR.
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Yorkshire poultry firm invests millions to cut emissions and energy use
Soanes Poultry has invested £2.5 million in a major refrigeration upgrade to cut carbon emissions.
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Sydney trader caught working from Singapore after employer tracks laptop to hotel
Xe had already turned down Graham’s request from September 2025 to relocate to Singapore for a year
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Ex-jockey swaps saddle for luxury loo business in North Yorkshire
Former jockey Henry Brooke has swapped horse racing for a surprising new venture.
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After a year of gloom, Scottish firms see signs the economy is turning
Business sentiment has climbed to its strongest level in more than a year, while expectations for sales and profits have also improved
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Acclaimed dance company brings alternative Romeo and Juliet story to York
Critically acclaimed dance company Lost Dog will perform Juliet & Romeo at York Theatre Royal.
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IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
World Economic Outlook says states’ oil stocks are low and budgets are overstretched, as it upgrades UK GDP growth forecast for 2026
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'York feels like a natural fit' - café founder on new venture ahead of opening
York feels like a natural fit for the home of a new branch of a growing Australia-inspired café chain, its founder has said.
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North Yorkshire food brand launches new mince range in major supermarkets
A new mince range from HECK! is now available across UK supermarkets.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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York bus company to support up to 50 people through new driver training scheme
York Pullman launches government-funded driver training and apprenticeships with First Bus, supporting up to 50 people into transport careers in York.
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'I lost my hair to MS - now now my wigs are worn by Serena Williams and Naomi Campbell
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.
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Bishop Auckland pub named after Grand National winner goes on market for £250,000
A County Durham pub which recently closed and saw its landlords step down after just a year is now on the market for £250,000.
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People are saying something huge just happened on social media. It’s not quite true
Bot traffic has really reduced in the wake of an attack on a Russian internet company – but it doesn’t tell the full story
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ScotRail makes over £250k on £10 minimum fare tickets as staff pocket thousands
ScotRail raised £268,560 from £10 minimum fares between July 1 and September 29, with conductors earning £13,428 commission, an FOI reveals in Scotland.
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North Yorkshire food brand launches new mince range in major supermarkets
A new mince range from HECK! is now available across UK supermarkets.
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Scarborough Railway Station: Work on £6.68m station redevelopment set to start early next year
Work on the £6.68 million redevelopment of Scarborough Railway Station will start next year after plans were approved despite concerns.
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‘Super app’ aimed at UK students uses servers owned by Chinese firm on US blacklist
ZyMix platform has contract with Tencent, which US alleges has links to People’s Liberation Army
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Ryedale fundraisers near £5,000 target to support veterans and their families
RAF Association members recently raised funds for the Royal Air Force Association, which supports veterans, serving personnel, and their families.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being filled again after repeated repair blunders
Originally budgeted at $2 million for America 250 preparations, costs for the restoration project have since climbed past $16 million
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Sharp decline in Yorkshire businesses sparks concerns over jobs and investment
A sharp decline in established businesses is threatening jobs and growth across Yorkshire and the Humber, according to a report from Allica Bank.
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North East footpath to close for six months during sewer works - public notice
Gladeley Way footpath in Sunniside, Gateshead, is temporarily closed from October 12 for sewer works, with a signed diversion until January 31, 2027.
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Manchester United ex-executive coach to kick off York Business Festival
An executive coach who has held senior roles at Manchester United and Team Sky is set to deliver a keynote address.