Business & Entrepreneurship
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Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes
Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
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Surprise data on anti-social behaviour in York after ongoing issues
Zero breaches of an anti-social behaviour order have been recorded since December, according to new figures, despite ongoing issues being recorded in York.
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Scandal-hit NHS trust has no record of ‘mystery’ surgeon linked to woman's operation
A 'mystery' surgeon operated on a breast cancer patient at a scandal-hit trust and ran a private clinic inside hospital grounds - but bosses have no record of him or the firm.
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CEOs say AI is helping their businesses be more productive — even if they're not always sure what's going on
AI is boosting productivity – but we need metrics
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Burnham: not pursuing better EU deal would be ‘dereliction of duty’
Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and trade
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UK households urged to stock up on nine items. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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Heathrow boss warns Burnham airport cannot wait forever for new runway
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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North East accountancy firm wins two national workplace awards
North East accountancy firm Clive Owen LLP wins two Great Place To Work UK awards for Best Workplaces for Women and Consulting & Professional Services.
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UK van drivers face extra £2.5bn in diesel costs this year, figures show
Calls for planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped as analysis finds average fuel bill could hit £1,965, up from £1,294
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This is when work on £6.68m station redevelopment will start
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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Yorkshire has the talent and track record to make the most of opportunities in markets such as India - Stuart Tait
Yorkshire has never been short of ambition. From world-changing industrial ingenuity to advanced manufacturing at the AMRC in Rotherham, digital innovation in Leeds and life sciences in Sheffield, the region has a habit of taking what it does best and scaling it beyond its borders.
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Women's football: Billion-dollar boom is leaving players behind - Fifpro raises concerns
Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.
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Shildon training company reaches major milestone with 1,000 five-star reviews
A Shildon first aid training company is celebrating after reaching 1,000 five-star reviews and marking 17 years in business. Help! First Aid Training, which now trains more than 2,500 learners a year, thanked customers and staff for their support.
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York Business Festival looks at selling to public sector and financial prudence
A session on how to sell to the public sector will help businesses attending the York Business Festival tap into new opportunities.
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30-acre North Yorkshire plot goes to market at £450,000
A third major parcel of farmland has been put up for sale by a leading estate agency in North Yorkshire.
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Vineyard near York launches first single-varietal red wine at £19 a bottle
The North Yorkshire vineyard Yorkshire Heart has launched a new full-bodied red wine.
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University of Bradford behind new £3.67 million robotics hub
The project has secured £2.75 million in funding from Innovate UK and will run for 42 months.
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The more autonomous AI becomes, the more human strategy matters
Human strategy and AI adoption go hand in hand
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Judge orders Trump to pull taxpayer-funded adverts
The White House calls the adverts, reportedly paid for with $20 million of Homeland Security funds, public service announcements, but they have drawn criticism from both parties.
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Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out
Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.
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Chinese carmakers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surge
A Chinese industry association says passenger car exports surged 64% in September compared to the same month last year
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Cloudways and Hostinger web hosting reviewed – a tech expert’s comparison
A look at each provider’s plans, features and ease of use
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55 jobs lost as UK engineering company enters administration after 20 years
Automotive engineering company Pneuride ceased trading in September and has now entered administration, resulting in the loss of around 55 jobs.
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Judge orders Trump to pull $20M taxpayer-funded ads after legal challenge
A Manhattan judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads that promote his political message
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Saudi war live: ‘Serious’ threat after rebel group kills 14 at airport
The Houthis claim responsibility for attacks that left more than 300 people wounded
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North East woman left 'terrified' after scam roofers demanded £3.5k on her doorstep
A North East woman has told how she was left terrified after men posing as roofers demanded thousands of pounds for work she says was never carried out.
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Harrogate Home Care Provider Reports Reduction in Client Falls
A home care provider operating in Harrogate says it has reduced falls among its clients by 26% since it began tracking health outcomes in 2021, according to
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Tank commander sues MoD for £500k over damage from testing 'troubled' Ajax fleet
Jonathan Bevan, 46, left the Army after he was medically discharged complaining of chronic tinnitus
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Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape and sexual assault trial
The 51-year-old arrived in court with his wife
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Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
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HMV forced to close flagship Oxford Street store due to soaring rent
Entertaiment retailer is searching for a new location in London’s West End
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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This is when work on £6.68m station redevelopment will start
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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County Durham Beefeater among 110 old pubs saved after takeover creating 1,000 jobs
More than 100 former Beefeater, Brewers and Cookhouse sites will reopen after being acquired by Queensway Inns and Common Table Group.
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Pie lovers rejoice as business makes long-awaited comeback after years away
Today, the business has expanded significantly and now operates from its own pie factory.
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Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out
Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.
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York Business Festival looks at selling to public sector and financial prudence
A session on how to sell to the public sector will help businesses attending the York Business Festival tap into new opportunities.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash
Survivors had criticised ‘outrageous’ appointment of Laura Johnson to £150,000 job with Barnet Group
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How Childline can set a course for a more positive future for children
SINCE Childline was launched 40 years ago, our teams in Yorkshire and across the UK have delivered around six million counselling sessions to children and young people.
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Redditor unknowingly buys stolen rental PC, and it gets remotely blocked by rental firm — NZXT service provider resolves issue by replacing ‘bricked’ computer
The seller probably thought they got away with their scam.
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Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall about $1.50 as Trump says US will buy diesel from Russia
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices have fallen about $1.50 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers
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Andy Burnham to tell MPs Britain must seek closer relationship with EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tell MPs that failing to seek a new deal with the EU would be a dereliction of duty, reiterating closer ties could boost growth
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Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out
Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.
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Prime Day Is Over, but We Found 38 Last-Minute Deals Still Worth Buying
Prime Day might be over, but the discounts are still going. We’ve tracked down the best last minute Prime Day deals on all the gear our team recommends.
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Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out
Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.
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Judge orders Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
A Manhattan judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads that promote his political message
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Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out
Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.
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The developer of an AI-powered driving instruction simulator is spending $1,000 per month just to keep its demo running
Teach My Little Sister How to Drive centres around a costly chatbot.
