Business & Entrepreneurship
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Popular York nightclub to close ahead of major relaunch
A popular York city-centre nightclub is set to close its doors later this month - ahead of a refurbishment and relaunch under new management.
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GlobalFoundries unveils 7nm-class FDX Fusion node — FD-SOI node doubles 22FDX transistor density, comes 7 years after firm abandoned FinFET
FDX Fusion to address emerging devices that need high integration, cost efficiency, low power consumption, and decent compute performance.
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H&M ‘investigating claims it was hit by cyber attack’
The H&M group, which has 4,000 stores in more than 80 markets, has a roster of fashion and homeware brands including Cos, Weekday, & Other Stories and Arket
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Cannabis farm worth £650,000 found behind fake wall - 3 arrested
Three men were found at the scene and were arrested and charged.
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Cause behind huge fire at old Bradford shopping centre revealed
The fire started in a unit inside the former market building, which closed in June 2025 as part of Bradford Council’s City Village regeneration scheme.
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Popular retailer to recruit more than 1,000 Christmas staff across Scotland
Marks & Spencer is hiring more than 1,000 seasonal staff across Scotland, offering £13.41 an hour, with roles in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond.
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Ministers have 'appetite' to weaken no compulsory redundancy protection, union claims
Scottish civil servants face uncertainty as no compulsory redundancy protection expires on March 31, 2027, amid plans to cut 20 of core civil service jobs.
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Employees are faking using AI at work to impress their bosses
Workers are lying about AI adoption out of fear
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She thought she was dating Jon Bon Jovi, and it nearly cost her her home — how the rise of AI romance scams is causing lasting damage
One in seven Americans have lost money to a romance scam. The new documentary Super Scam Me is switching the focus to the scammers, and away from the victims.
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Why this popular farm shop and deli is officially the best in the region
North Yorkshire family business Cedarbarn Farm Shop, that began with a strawberry-picking caravan, has been crowned Farm Shop/Deli of the Year.
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North East soap star's remarkable career from Byker Grove to Emmerdale
From coalfield dramas to Emmerdale stardom, Charlie Hardwick has built a career spanning more than four decades with the North East at its heart.
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Sold in 30 countries: inside Nairn’s plans for the next chapter of growth
The Scottish oatcake maker's products are sold in more than 30 countries. Colin Dingwall explains the opportunities and challenges facing Nairn’s
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Hookstone and Stonefall Action Group receives Outstanding award
Hookstone and Stonefall Action Group (HASAG) has received an Outstanding award in the Yorkshire in Bloom competition for its work in the community.
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Hackers hide behind Microsoft's own websites to get past email filters and launch phishing campaigns
No, that's not a Power BI dashboard you're looking at
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EU imposes sanctions on almost 1,600 Russians and companies linked to Russian arms industry
The European Union has imposed sanctions on nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry
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Ripon MP calls for review of road closure signs after businesses raise concerns
Businesses affected by roadworks and temporary closures across North Yorkshire have raised concerns that unclear signage is putting customers off from visiting.
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New study reveals more than two-thirds of UK businesses plan to increase headcount
HSBC UK research finds 68 of businesses with turnover above £3m expect to increase headcount, as borrowing for growth doubles year on year.
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Abramovich’s close associate misled UK court in £1bn oil-fields case, documents suggest
Former Chelsea FC director, Eugene Tenenbaum, helped to manage the oligarch’s wealth.
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ITM Power: Yorkshire hydrogen firm hails potential for 'largest commercial commitment to date'
Yorkshire-based ITM Power has announced that its subsidiary, Hydropulse, is set to work on a large-scale green hydrogen project which could become ITM’s "largest commercial commitment to date”.
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Popular York nightclub to close ahead of major relaunch
A popular York city-centre nightclub is set to close its doors later this month - ahead of a refurbishment and relaunch under new management.
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RAF Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre: campaigners raise fresh cost and safeguarding concerns
A campaign group opposing plans to accommodate asylum seekers at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse base says the projected cost could exceed £800 per person per
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You can now download vibe-coded clones of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — but users are split on whether AI is helping the industry
A 'game-changing' moment for the software industry? Vibe-coded clones of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint have popped up online.
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Major retailer set to reopen in York city centre
HMV, in Coney Street, York, is preparing to welcome customers back after a major makeover.
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3 men arrested after immigration officers raid Bradford businesses
The Home Office has now confirmed enforcement action took place at two businesses in the city.
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Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case
A businessman wanted in the US for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custody
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Aldi to invest £19.5 million in Scotland with new store and five extensions
Aldi will invest £19.5m in Scotland in 2027, opening a new Uddingston store and extending five existing supermarkets.
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The growing risk of SaaS sprawl requires a smarter approach to integration
SaaS sprawl expands attack surfaces, demanding increased security visibility
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Trump-Putin deal may not lower diesel prices as much as president hopes: expert
Diesel prices are up about $2.55 per gallon from a year ago, as the Iran war continues into its eighth month
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Urgent search launched for York woman missing from home
Police have launched an appeal after a woman went missing from her home. They are asking York people to look out for Christine St John-Derby, 70, who was last seen at her home address on Byland Avenue at 6.50am today (Monday). A North...
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Stunning country home up for sale with guide price of nearly £3 million
A country home has gone on the market for the first time in more than 30 years.
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Ripon council gauges demand for larger venue for Yorkshire Water meeting
Ripon City Council is asking residents to register their interest in attending a public meeting with Yorkshire Water next month, amid continuing concerns
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Hurricanes can produce a huge amount of rain but the big risk isn’t the total amount
Hurricane Harvey dropped an estimated 27 trillion gallons of water over Texas, enough to fill about 40 million Olympic-size swimming pools
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Prestwick aircraft repair facility to benefit from £57m investment
The work is slated for completion by the first quarter of 2028.
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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
When the call for external regulation is coming from inside AI's house, you know it's serious.
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North Yorkshire firm reports confidence in trading update
A North Yorkshire equipment rental group says it remains confident in its outlook thanks to strong performance in infrastructure markets.
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Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection
Bosses of Citroën owner and French carmaker also urge UK government to consider limiting imports from China
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Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure
The London-based firm, which is one of Europe’s biggest recruitment agencies, said its net fees were down 3% for the quarter ending September 30.
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Scottish guest house goes on sale for £1.7 million after 24 years under same owners
Edinburgh’s Glendale Guest House is on the market for £1.7m after 24 years, as owners Duncan and Elaine Stewart retire from the Newington business.
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North Yorkshire firm reports confidence in trading update
A North Yorkshire equipment rental group says it remains confident in its outlook thanks to strong performance in infrastructure markets.
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Analyst predicts laptop makers 'may be forced to pass more costs on to consumers' going forward — so the smart move could be to buy now before the RAM crisis makes things worse
Laptop sales are in freefall and likely to get even worse in 2027, as the prospect of more price hikes looms.
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Microsoft unveils Maia 300, its most powerful AI chip yet - and it might make using Teams, Copilot and Cowork much better at last
More AI is coming to Microsoft services
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Nobel Prize for economics awarded to Hall and Woodford for work on ‘smoothing’ crises
US economists developed models that help central bankers and finance ministers to stabilise their economies
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Why tourism surge in famous Bradford district village is a double-edged sword
Independent businesses and attractions in Haworth have reported more visitors, higher sales and an increase in international tourists.
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If the Government wants growth, it cannot pull the plug on Humber carbon capture and hydrogen - Richard Gwilliam
The Prime Minister has made good growth in every postcode the defining priority of his government, promising regional reindustrialisation, stronger British supply chains and good jobs across the country.
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Maduro-linked fugitive with $10M bounty captured after years on the run
A businessman wanted in the U.S. for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custody
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HMV to close Oxford Street store three years after reopening historic site
The group said landlords have proposed doubling the rent on the site at 363 Oxford Street and is also facing a bill for renovation works.
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Major milestone in Scarborough station transformation plans
A multi-million-pound project to transform the area around Scarborough railway station and create a more welcoming arrival point for residents and visitors could be a “catalyst” for further investment in the town.
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Trump steps up media war as DOJ investigates 5 TV networks over White House coverage
‘Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act’ a DOJ spokesperson claimed
