Business & Entrepreneurship
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Ex-Conservative minister takes on new role at Harrogate AI firm
Former Conservative MP Steve Baker has joined civic AI startup Suffrago as a strategic adviser.
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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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Brisbane 2032 Olympics: CEO Cindy Hook to step down at end of 4-year contract
Cindy Hook, CEO of the 2032 Olympics organizing committee, is set to quit at the end of her four-year contract, Brisbane organizers said Tuesday
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'Khaki is almost a brand within the brand' — Hamilton CEO reveals why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 collaboration was the perfect fit for its military heritage
The Hamilton CEO reveals how the brand's cinematic history inspired its boldest video game collaboration yet
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UK households to face sharper rise in inflation than previously thought, IMF warns
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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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.
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New study finds Scottish pubs closing every four and a half days as 585 jobs are lost
Scottish Beer & Pub Association figures show 62 pubs closed between January and September 2026, costing 585 jobs and more than £6m in tax revenue.
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How LA trip inspired young entrepreneur Adem to open Nude wellness café in town
Young entrepreneur Adem Kuzgun is preparing to open Nude, a wellness café and lifestyle brand, on Yarm High Street.
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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 raises its forecast for world growth this year but says economies will slow in 2027
The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, but it's forecasting growth at a still sluggish 3.1%
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Ex-Conservative minister takes on new role at Harrogate AI firm
Former Conservative MP Steve Baker has joined civic AI startup Suffrago as a strategic adviser.
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Hospice charity unveils bigger shop at shopping centre
A HOSPICE charity has opened a new flagship shop in a busy city centre shopping hub
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Scamp & Dude Harrogate Now Open: Brand's First Northern Shop
Scamp & Dude has opened its first permanent northern shop at 2 James Street, Harrogate: two floors, 2,100 sq ft, opposite the station, open seven days.
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Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants your PC to become 'an infinite software factory' in final blow to the app store concept — but I'm afraid businesses won't bite the AI apple
Microsoft wants every employee building apps with Copilot
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'Our humble goal is to survive the AI revolution' says Epic Games CEO, as its Star Wars and Marvel crossover pivots to 'AI first' development
Art will be "generated with full AI workflows".
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Musk has spent a whopping $276M to help his right-wing favorites get elected
The trillionaire is pumping millions into GOP campaigns after spending roughly $300M to get Trump elected
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Retail sales sluggish as consumers exercise spending caution ahead of Budget
Total UK retail sales increased by 1.3% year-on-year last month, a fall from growth of 2.3% last September, according to the BRC and KPMG.
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Shein and Amazon accused of misleading shoppers over online sales
Exclusive: Which? has raised concerns over time-limited sales at the two online retailers after tests were carried out
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North Yorkshire village school praised by Ofsted weeks after new headteacher starts
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School celebrates a glowing Ofsted report, praising attendance, behaviour and pupil wellbeing under new head Joe Larder.
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Alcohol licence bid rejected for shop in same building as addiction support charity
Glasgow licensing board rejects a Finnieston convenience store’s alcohol licence bid after Murray’s Initiative warned it could threaten recovery support.
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New campaign to reopen ScotRail line launched after '24 years of talk'
A campaign has been launched to re-open the Stirling-Dunfermline rail line to allow passengers to travel between the two cities.
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Only a public inquiry can give women the answers they deserve over breast care
The latest revelations over breast cancer services at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust should chill every patient who ever placed their faith in that organisation.
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Has OpenAI started the 'mathpocalypse'? Experts say AI's solving of iconic math problems may cause huge issues in the long run
AI is solving advanced math problems at an alarming rate
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Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU
PM hails next month’s ‘reset’ summit as first step to closer ties, but tensions over trade may prove problematic
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Cheap drones caused costly damage during the Iran war — the U.S. is fixing that
US Army launches $4.15B counter-drone marketplace with 10 companies — but relies on strict open architecture to break vendor lock-in
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French navy intercepts and boards 'shadow fleet' ship, Macron says
Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence says the DF Peak tanker is involved in the transportation of Russian crude oil and that it is associated with the Sovcomflot shipping firm. #EuropeNews
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York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority approves three-year corporate plan
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has approved its first corporate plan, setting out its priorities for the next three years as it moves from
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German firms outline new infrastructure and green energy plans in Baku
German industrial giants, including Siemens Energy, are exploring opportunities to support Azerbaijan's green energy transition, as the country aims to handle 30 million tonnes of transit cargo by 2030.
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Plans to tackle violence after Southport attack shelved due to costs, inquiry told
Responses set out by the Home Office in the wake of the Southport attack would need more money, the inquiry hears.
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Rent-tech platforms sidestepping credit card surcharge ban with new fees and paid ‘memberships’
Tenants encouraged to seek free options after online property platforms respond to Reserve Bank’s credit card payment reform
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A list of this year’s Nobel Prize winners
This year’s Nobel Prize awards concluded Monday after two economists won the Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on models that help manage economic shocks
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Surfshark just launched the first Black Friday VPN deal of 2026 — here's how much you can save
Antivirus, Scam Protection, and dark web monitoring, all for less
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Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
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Saudi Arabia further suspends flights after latest deadly Houthi attack on airport
Energy minister says ‘fear has no place in the Saudi lexicon’ as paramilitary group again breaches stretched defences
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Here's how to get an Emperor Modulator in Arc Raiders
You'll need this super rare material to upgrade your gunsmith.
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Heathrow Airport ‘cannot wait forever’ for third runway, boss warns
Heathrow Airport expansion is estimated to cost £33 billion, including £1.5 billion to move the M25 to build the runway
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Major York attraction speaks out on security plans and tourism 'challenges'
The manager of a major York attraction has spoken out about its plans for new security measures and challenges facing the local tourism industry.
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Rare Skibo Castle table suite valued at up to £250,000 heads to auction
Rare Barbedienne gilt-bronze table suite from Scotland’s Skibo Castle, linked to Andrew Carnegie, could fetch £250,000 at Tennants’ November 14 auction.
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Trump’s evangelical adviser endorses Fort Hood shooter firing squad execution
Top evangelical figures close to the president don’t condemn the idea — or claim that God commands it
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Hackers force French supermarket fridges to heat up to 50C in ‘unprecedented’ cyber-attack
Hundreds of Intermarché shops and Coopérative U outlets in France hit, with fears Dutch chains also affected
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Loan shark jailed after lending £950,000 and expecting £1.7m in return
A loan shark who operated an illegal money lending business for more than a decade, lending over £950,000 and expecting more than £1.7 million in repayments, has been jailed.
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£35m Heriot-Watt brewing hub could create 1,570 jobs and boost economy by £53m a year
Heriot-Watt’s proposed £35m brewing and distilling centre could add £53.4m to Scotland’s economy annually and support 1,570 jobs within 10 years.
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Prestwick aircraft repair facility to benefit from £57m investment
An aerospace company has announced a £57 million investment in aircraft maintenance facilities next to Prestwick Airport, which it says will create 150 new jobs over the next five years.
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Even Mike Johnson is warning Trump not to livestream execution of Fort Hood attacker
The plan has been met with widespread condemnation outside of MAGA circles
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Major York attraction speaks out on security plans and tourism 'challenges'
The manager of a major York attraction has spoken out about its plans for new security measures and challenges facing the local tourism industry.
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Stocks up ahead of US earnings data but oil prices stays high
The FTSE 100 index ended up 104.23 points, 1.0%, at 10,656.28.
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Hackers target fridges in French supermarkets in cyberattack to spoil food
Hackers target fridges across Intermarché, E.Leclerc, and Super U stores, reportedly causing millions of euros in food losses
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Comedian accused of abusing Jewish audience to end libel claim due to costs
Paul Currie lost an appeal on the first stage of the case in March and was ordered to make an initial payment of £15,922 towards Soho Theatre’s legal costs
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Harrogate's Cairn Hotel put on the market for offers over £6m
The Cairn Hotel, one of Harrogate's established Victorian hotels, has been put on the market with offers invited in excess of £6 million.
