Business & Entrepreneurship
-
£3m plan could turn empty Grade-II listed building into luxury spa
A Grade II-listed building in Yorkshire could become a £3m luxury spa, with planning permission sought to restore the historic building and create jobs.
-
Historic cliff lift closure confusion damaging local trade, says manager
Colin Powell has said confusion over the closure of Britain’s oldest cliff lift - the Victoria Spa Cliff Lift - has negatively impacted the business he runs.
-
23 people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at traveller site
Twenty-three have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside following claims that a court order banning further development has been ignored.
-
I’ve Tested the 3 Mac Desktops That Apple Makes, and There’s a Clear Winner
Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.
-
US bars major tech companies from green card program for foreign workers
The Trump administration wants to protect American jobs, and that means suspending skilled worker programs for top US companies.
-
Harrogate artists show their support for campaigner who lost her son
A recent successful event in Harrogate has highlighted a campaigner's long battle to improve the law for autistic and vulnerable adults
-
Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark set to be sold with 99-year car park lease
Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
-
Judge ‘cannot be sure’ ex-MP cleared over Covid test firm knew of false results
A judge who cleared a former Labour minister over his role in a fraudulent Covid-19 testing firm said he “could not be sure” he knew the business was providing false negative results.
-
The County Durham chippy blowing customers away with its huge bargain portions
Godfather fish and chip shop in Stanley is stunning customers, who praise its generous portions and wallet-friendly deals.
-
Jaguar boss says reaction to its long-awaited new electric car was 'very British'
The new Jaguar Type 01 will be followed by other models, including an SUV, but not yet says Jag UK MD Rawdon Glover. Meanwhile he reveals all on the challenges ahead for his brand, ‘that’ ad campaign and Jaguar-bashing
-
Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres
Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.
-
OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers in dispute over AI risks
OpenAI has fired three safety researchers for a "breach of trust," defending the decision after the trio accused the company of prioritizing corporate interests over safety
-
City bosses warn Healey hiking bank taxes could drive business out of UK
Lobbying from industry groups has stepped up in recent weeks ahead of the autumn Budget statement.
-
After Raspberry Pi price hikes, this $260 kit is now the smarter buy
Raspberry Pi 5 prices are soaring, but this CanaKit 8GB bundle gives you everything you need for just $60 more than a standalone board.
-
Iran's IRGC strikes tanker and threatens to target ships beyond Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that vessels “violating” its designated routes would be pursued and "punished" anywhere in the region, as maritime agencies reported two further strikes on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf.
-
£3m plan could turn empty Grade-II listed building into luxury spa
A Grade II-listed building in Yorkshire could become a £3m luxury spa, with planning permission sought to restore the historic building and create jobs.
-
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Bolstered by steady gains in the stock market, families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now America’s wealthiest, while the youngest families saw their wealth decline in the past three years, a government report released Friday said
-
The Yorkshire family business proving success can be bottled
From field to bottle, this Yorkshire producer has proved that success can be bottled after winning over judges of The Press Food and Drink Awards.
-
Small businesses that adopt AI are more optimistic about growth, revenue, and employment
AI is likely helping to unlock more revenue
-
Greggs joins growing line-up at £15m North East development creating new jobs
Greggs will open a drive-to outlet at Sunderland’s £15m Eastgate Point development, creating 12 jobs at the former Littlewoods site on Commercial Road.
-
Scalpers from the US are not the only players looking to score a piece of the .si domain gold rush — but the country dominating the list might surprise you
Here is who is really buying "super intelligence" domains
-
Business class flights to India ruled out by Mayor David Skaith
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.
-
The Yorkshire family business proving success can be bottled
From field to bottle, this Yorkshire producer has proved that success can be bottled after winning over judges of The Press Food and Drink Awards.
-
Alpamare waterpark buyer lined up as council plans 99-year parking deal
SCARBOROUGH'S Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
-
Nationwide cashier to repay £12k after stealing from customers
Kelly Kershaw stole from vulnerable customers to fund a safari in Africa and a trip to Paris.
-
EU ‘pulling out all stops’ with minerals projects as it tries to avert China trade war
Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné says bloc will support 46 strategic projects including lithium and rare earths plants
-
Drought: Harrogate MP calls for Yorkshire Water to publish a leak-reduction plan
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is calling for Yorkshire Water to step up leak repairs following the utility giant’s declaration of drought in the county
-
Linux founder Linus Torvalds says AI is a “gateway drug” into programming — but cautions about using AI for “serious” work
AI-generated code is putting immense stress on maintainers, Torvalds claims
-
Historic cliff lift closure confusion damaging local trade, says manager
Colin Powell has said confusion over the closure of Britain’s oldest cliff lift - the Victoria Spa Cliff Lift - has negatively impacted the business he runs.
-
People queue outside from 6pm last night as fast food giant opens in York
A popular fast-food chain has opened its doors on a brand new York location.
-
Business class flights to India ruled out by Mayor David Skaith
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.
-
Warning over victims fleeing domestic abuse as North Yorkshire group speaks out
There is a huge amount of work being done to get people fleeing domestic abuse into safe accommodation, a group has said after a national warning.
-
Alpamare waterpark buyer lined up as council plans 99-year parking deal
SCARBOROUGH'S Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
-
Alpamare, Scarborough: Waterpark buyer lined up as council approves 99-year parking deal
Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
-
Hurricane Isaias could nudge fuel prices higher if Gulf of Mexico refineries lose power
Hurricane Isaias is forecast to miss the oil industry’s biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast
-
People queue outside from 6pm last night as fast food giant opens in York
A popular fast-food chain has opened its doors on a brand new York location.
-
Council refuses plans for major solar farm branded 'utter madness' by neighbours
Plans for a major solar farm near Bishop Auckland have been refused by Durham County Council after residents branded the proposal 'utter madness'.
-
King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.
-
Thieves pull off Italy's biggest-ever wine heist, stealing 30,000 bottles worth 5 million euros
Thieves have stolen about 30,000 bottles of premium wine worth an estimated 5 million euros from a Marchesi Antinori winery in Tuscany in what the company says is the largest wine theft in Italy’s history
-
Former Tory minister Steve Baker joins Harrogate entrepreneur’s civic AI startup
Former Tory government minister Steve Baker has joined Suffrago, a Harrogate-based, AI-powered political technology firm
-
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' battle set to sell for $1 million
A Yoda puppet hand used by Frank Oz in the character's original appearance in The Empire Strikes Back’ is also up for sale
-
What US ban on Indian IT firms means for H1B visas and businesses
Analysts warn companies could face higher hiring and compliance costs for being forced to rely on US talent
-
Burnham unveils new law to stop non-compete clauses that 'trap' workers
Burnham outlined his plans at the Innovation Nation Summit in Manchester on Friday
-
As Roblox scams surge, our security pro picks NordPass with 58% off right now
With Roblox scammers once again in the news, we asked our security pro what's the best way to protect email, social, and gaming accounts.
-
In open source cybersecurity, AI is kind of a problem — but it can also be a solution
'Tsunami in vulnerability disclosures'
-
All the airlines suspending flights after Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
The Houthis have renewed threats against airlines flying to Saudi Arabia
-
New spate of stabbings, overdoses and fires at Australian immigration detention centres run by ICE-linked US prison firm
Exclusive: Federal government under scrutiny as documents reveal serious security lapses at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres
-
Pakistan's subsidies benefit 10M low-income people as war drives up fuel prices
Pakistan has provided fuel subsidies to more than 10 million low-income people, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who pledged continued relief as the U.S.-Iran war drives up energy costs and strains household budgets
-
York mother and son have launched 'empowering' fashion brand in memory of daughter
A mother and son from York have launched their adaptable fashion brand – to help transform the experiences of people facing life-changing health conditions. Founded by Joanne Nicholson and her son Matthew Rhodes in memory of Joanne’s...
-
Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
