Business & Entrepreneurship
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China agrees to ‘halve’ hybrid car exports to EU in landmark deal
Brussels says Beijing’s shipments could fall by more than half over four years, cutting millions of vehicles amid fears for European jobs
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Stocks rebound but SpaceX fears spark telecommunications falls
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 110.45 points, or 1.1%, at 10,552.05.
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Works and replacement buses set to extend rail journey times for some York passengers
The disruption will affect services on Sunday, October 18, as trains are diverted between Doncaster and Peterborough, with rail replacement coaches serving intermediate stations, as Network Rail carries out engineering work at several sites.
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Mayor flies economy class to India on first global trade mission
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed he’ll fly economy class on a trade visit to India. A spokesperson said “every effort” had been made to minimise costs to taxpayers as the elected mayor joins a Northern delegation seeking...
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Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run sets £10,000 target for 2026
Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run sets £10,000 charity target
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'Weasel-speak', 'greedy' and a 'bad decision': Microsoft slashes 365 Family plan's cloud storage from 6TB to 2TB — and subscribers are threatening to cancel
'Bad decision, they will find many customers cancel the auto renewal now': customers suggest a rebellion could be underway.
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Amazon's delivery box is changing and so is online shopping
In 2005, Amazon transformed online retail by introducing two-day shipping for Prime members
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York brewery events 'really well received' prompting new plans
Plans to support events held at a York brewery have been lodged following their success since they began this summer.
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Popular pub unveils brand-new look after three-week transformation
The venue welcomed customers back this week, with management saying the refurbishment has given the pub a fresh new feel while retaining its community atmosphere.
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Even ‘Law & Order’ Is Terrified of AI
In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.
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Everton owners The Friedkin Group consider selling club
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
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LIVE - Darlington greengrocer to serve last customers after over 150 years
A historic Darlington greengrocer, considered one of the oldest in the world, will serve its final customers today after more than 150 years
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Dolphin Centre sport hall STILL has no reopening date months after closing for refurb
A Darlington sports hall which has been out of action for almost four months still has no confirmed reopening date, leaving regular users frustrated and unable to return to activities they have enjoyed there for decades.
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Motorcycle dealership helps retailer win prestigious national award
Customer service has put Vertu BMW Motorrad Shipley in line for national recognition.
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Almost two dozen people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at traveller site
Twenty-three people 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.
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Airtel Money kicks off £5.3bn IPO in biggest London float for five years
The group saw shares rise as much as £2 each from an initial price set at £1.96 in conditional trading, before the stock later eased back.
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York brewery events 'really well received' prompting new plans
Plans to support events held at a York brewery have been lodged following their success since they began this summer.
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Community education provider repays kindness with £1,000 charity donation
Teach Me Happy has donated £1,000 to Derwent Lions in recognition of the support given to them shortly after opening.
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Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls
Zimbabwean teenager Kelly Nhedega once dreamed of finishing school and starting a career before having a family
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Marketing boss to lift lid on AI strategy during York event
A marketing boss is set to lift the lid on AI strategy during an event at York St John University.
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UK households are being 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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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
UK drinks company Straight and Narrow Drinks is set to close after six years, entering liquidation as joint liquidators were appointed on September 30.
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Russia slashes cancer care as defence spending hits post-Soviet record
The federal cancer programme budget falls from 44.9 billion to 3.87 billion roubles in 2027 — a nearly 40-fold reduction against 2025 levels — as defence spending reaches 35% of all federal expenditure, the highest share since the Soviet Union collapsed.
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Works and replacement buses set to extend rail journey times for some York passengers
The disruption will affect services on Sunday, October 18, as trains are diverted between Doncaster and Peterborough, with rail replacement coaches serving intermediate stations, as Network Rail carries out engineering work at several sites.
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Hoads Wood illegal waste "supersite" finally cleared at £15m cost
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.
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Marketing boss to lift lid on AI strategy during York event
A marketing boss is set to lift the lid on AI strategy during an event at York St John University.
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North East regeneration showcased at major cities conference
Newcastle and Sunderland host ATCM’s 2026 Big Cities Conference, showcasing North East regeneration, hospitality, culture and future city development.
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Starlink Mobile just acquired additional spectrum, which could set it on the path to becoming a ‘major’ US carrier — but there are still some big obstacles
SpaceX has acquired new spectrum and plans to launch 15,000 more satellites to help build Starlink Mobile.
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Upper Crust owner sees sharp drop in passengers around Middle East travel hubs
SSP Group said its financial performance in recent months had been ‘resilient’ in a ‘challenging environment’.
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New skills hub opens as Keighley women's centre completes major expansion
The Keighley Association for Women and Children’s Centre (KAWACC) has extended its existing building with £164,000 in funding.
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Sheffield stalker called and messaged ex 94 times in one hour
A dogged stalker called and messaged his harangued ex 94 times in one hour - “tracking” her where abouts by hacking Facebook and Apple accounts and using Vinted to badger her when he was blocked on other platforms.
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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Document sets out where 33,000 new homes could be built in Bradford in next 17 years
The latest iteration of the plan has now been revealed, and provides sites where housing and employment developments should be built between now and 2043.
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Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdowns
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OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected
Questions raised over AI growth as ChatGPT maker forecasts this year’s revenue at $50bn, way below the $70bn signalled before
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China and EU trade envoys seek ways to ease tensions over growing imbalances
The top trade envoys for China and the European Union are wrapping up two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over growing imbalances between the two giant economies
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North East entrepreneurs raise growth expectations for sixth consecutive quarter
North East entrepreneurs raise growth expectations for a sixth quarter, with 56 per cent creating jobs despite economic uncertainty and delayed Budget decisions.
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Durham-born property expert named Woman of the Year at national awards
North East property expert Emma Bolton, CEO of Sewell Advisory, wins Woman of the Year at the Inspiring Women in Property Awards for mentoring professionals.
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Former Prince Andrew has been awarded 302,000 pounds in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor
Former Prince Andrew has been awarded 302,000 pounds in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor
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Bradford company hands out 3,500 free drink vouchers to primary school pupils
Bradford drinks company, Berries, has given out approximately 3,500 free drink vouchers to pupils as part of a school reward scheme.
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Record Mouseman bowl with six carved mice sells for £9,500 at North Yorkshire auction
Tennants’ largest-ever Mouseman bowl sells for £9,500 at October 3 auction, as demand grows for Yorkshire oak furniture and Hovingham table sets a new record.
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German logistics group Rhenus plans 14 Middle Corridor terminals
Global logistics company Rhenus Group plans to build a new multimodal hub in the Kazakh city of Aktau and develop up to 14 terminals along the Middle Corridor. This network will link Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Türkiye, and connect the route to the company's infrastructure in Europe.
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More than half of Canadians are avoiding buying American goods, poll finds
Canadian shoppers are pressuring grocery stores to respond, with nearly nine in 10 wanting clear labels on domestic products
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Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar
Group plans to launch services from London in 2030 and hopes to outshine competitor with design inspiration from its airline, cruise and hotel arms
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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Sydney trader sacked for working from Singapore without permission wins unfair dismissal case
Employee had also been in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home, Fair Work Commission hears
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Asian shares are mixed and crude prices fall after an unsettled day on Wall St
Asian shares are mixed in holiday-thinned trading while oil prices have fallen back from recent gains
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Google reveals Gemini Agents — 'a single universal agent for work', which will even get their own Gmail account
Google announces its own, always-on agent
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Café owner helps veterans combat loneliness while turning business into busy spot
A Newton Aycliffe café owner is putting a little-known community hub on the map after turning the business around.
