Business & Entrepreneurship
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Mum and daughter jailed over £13 million cash-smuggling operation to Dubai
Two family members have been sentenced for their role in a money laundering gang that smuggled millions of pounds to Dubai.
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Mathematicians and AI in behind-the-scenes battle over what's true
AI models are solving mathematics problems with increasing pace, and a technique called formalisation is key to demonstrating that their claimed solutions are indeed correct. But can we trust the formalisation process?
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Diesel price shock could see your food bill soar, Britons warned as cost hits record
Fuel prices have risen steadily in recent weeks and reached a new record high this week
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Top Democrats slam ‘Trump’s failing economic agenda’ after weaker-than-expected jobs growth – US politics live
Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer criticize president after US added 29,000 new jobs in September, sharply less than the 84,000 economists had predicted
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The head of Office and Teams work is leaving Microsoft — what could this mean for M365?
M365's EVP is set to leave the company
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'Hands off our NHS data:' Inside the nationwide movement against Palantir’s £330m NHS deal
Ethical controversies over ICE and military contracts, and claims of bloated, sluggish software, have shattered public trust
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Meta Muse has already broken a record: it beats all competitors in data collection, Surfshark warns
Meta's newly launched AI agent is surpassed by its ‘older brother,’ Meta AI
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Philly cheesesteak suspect claims he’s an influencer who throws food at servers: PD
The general manager who was allegedly attacked has worked for the iconic Philly cheesesteak stand for nearly 50 years
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New YouGov polls find Brits really don't like — or trust — AI companies
Three in five Brits say they aren't fans of AI giants
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Fire crews called to pallet fire near busy shopping park
A blaze involving wooden pallets broke out near a retail park.
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Three reasons Middle East oil is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels
Experts say US military assistance, using shuttle tankers and pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz mean exports have rebounded.
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This popular AI agent could be hacked by a single email — with potentially disastrous consequences
Researchers found a way around Manus' guardrails
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UK water firm expands hosepipe ban to vulnerable people
A dry September has compounded the impacts of the UK’s record hot summer
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Palestine Action activists used whips and hammers to threaten guards at arms factory, court hears
Five defendants accused of being part of ‘black team’ tasked with overcoming security at Israel-linked firm Elbit near Bristol
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Fire crews called to site of major fire in North Yorkshire Moors
A fire has been reported at the same site where a serious blaze took a hold last year.
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Woman who ‘drowned’ after being trapped in capsized Cambodian boat sues for £12m
A British backpacker is now suing the London-based travel company, claiming her life has been ruined by her near death experience
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Award-winning luxury Harrogate hotel's special deal gets a special reaction from public
An award-winning Harrogate hotel says its ‘300 rooms for £300’ promotion has become “one of its most popular experiences of the year.”
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Micron now has an 88% margin on consumer memory as price hikes drive profits — client business is Micron's only unit that shipped less memory this quarter
Micron's consumer business is also its most profitable one by margin.
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'Petrified' traders may launch another legal challenge to controversial £11.2 million Harrogate Gateway project
Petrified Harrogate traders may still launch a new appeal over the controversial £11.2 million Gateway project which some readers have dubbed the “biggest waste of money in the town’s history”.
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Bulls announce huge seven-figure sponsorship deal as iconic brand on board
Bradford Bulls have confirmed a landmark new-joint partnership with Hummel and Bartercard, in a multi-year, seven-figure agreement.
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Tell us about all your meetings with Manchester City’s owners, Andy Burnham urged
The prime minister was roundly criticised this week after he said he would be ‘really concerned’ if City’s Abu Dhabi owners sold the club in the wake of City being found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules
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Aldi’s cheap kitchen appliances are back, including a £50 Ninja Double Stack air fryer dupe and a £35 capsule coffee maker
Once they're gone, they're gone.
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Site manager wins housebuilding 'Oscar' for Harrogate development
A site manager at a Harrogate housing development has won a national award recognising excellence in housebuilding.
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Harrogate Spring Water Confirms Postcodes Were Not Tracked in Local Expansion Survey
Harrogate Spring Water has confirmed that individual postcode data was not collected for the 200 respondents in a private market research survey used to
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Unison vows to ‘fight for best deal’ as talks resume on ‘fire and rehire’ plan
Talks are taking place on Friday between the union, Glasgow City Council, and the Scottish Government.
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Kennedy Center Honors announces venue change amid Trump naming dispute
The 49th annual awards are set to take place at Washington's downtown arena, a Kennedy Center spokesperson said Friday
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DWP plan for all benefits claimants who are neurodivergent confirmed
The DWP has confirmed employment support for neurodivergent benefits claimants
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£2m approved to reopen skills village in North Yorkshire town
A SKILLS village in North Yorkshire is set to reopen as part of a £5 million boost to help more learners take up careers in construction across the county.
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New Jet2 flights from Leeds Bradford Airport - all the details here
Jet2 has launched its latest programme, here are all the details.
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Darlington Post Office closure date confirmed as replacement search continues
A date has been confirmed for the closure of Darlington's town centre Post Office, leaving customers facing a wait of several months before a replacement branch can open.
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Fire crews called to site of major fire in North Yorkshire Moors
A fire has been reported at the same site where a serious blaze took a hold last year.
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Ex-HSBC executive banned after dodging nearly £6,000 in train fares
Joseph Molloy used the ‘doughnutting’ scam across hundreds of journeys
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North Yorkshire haulage firm opens 190,000 sq ft warehouse at Sherburn 42
A logistics firm has opened a new 190,000 sq ft warehouse at Sherburn 42 to support its expanding operations.
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Amazon will ditch data center NDAs and invest $1bn as backlash grows
An Amazon executive warned against the spread of what he believes is misinformation about data centers' impact and cited over 100 moratoriums being considered across the country
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Trump tried to make an ally out of fishermen. Some have started to turn on him
Some commercial fishermen have come to question whether Trump is meeting the needs of an industry he has long leaned on for support
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£2m approved to reopen skills village in North Yorkshire town
A SKILLS village in North Yorkshire is set to reopen as part of a £5 million boost to help more learners take up careers in construction across the county.
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Federal prosecutors have charged store clerk and son with selling kratom linked to Ole Miss death
Federal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student
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US wants to add more canoe-sized drone boats to its robotic fleet
Seasats' 11-foot, 340-pound Lightfish is a low-profile autonomous vessel that costs roughly $240,000 and can be launched from a boat ramp or the back of a pickup truck
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Gem hunter finds potential $1 million diamond while livestreaming on TikTok
The Navy reservist’s livestream on TikTok showed the six‑carat stone, the largest found at Crater of Diamonds State Park this year
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Jamie set for Starbeck homecoming after 500-mile challenge
Jamie set to be welcomed home after 500-mile challenge
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New food offering arrives at the Designer Outlet York
A Greek street food brand has launched a new location at Designer Outlet York.
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Cyberattacks are the ultimate business continuity tests that nearly half of organizations fail
Cyberattacks test continuity, exposing gaps in preparedness and recovery
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I tested the first eco-friendly phone offered to US buyers in years — I just wish it wasn't so expensive
The Fairphone 6 Plus is a minor upgrade over its predecessor, despite costing more. However, it's available to US buyers, which is a significant development.
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Soaring demand for viral toys drives Jellycat to £240m profit
The brand opened a raft of retail sites in 2025, including the Jellycat Fish & Chip shop in Selfridges, London.
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Saltburn surfers hit the waves as annual competition returns to the coast
Surfers of all ages took to the water as the Saltburn Surf Competition returned on Thursday (October 1), drawing competitors and crowds to the seafront.
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North Yorkshire haulage firm opens 190,000 sq ft warehouse at Sherburn 42
A logistics firm has opened a new 190,000 sq ft warehouse at Sherburn 42 to support its expanding operations.
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US Coast Guard says it intercepted ship carrying fuel to Cuba
US says ship thought to be using common ‘dark fleet’ tactics was boarded and taken to Mexico as embargo continues
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G7 leaders agree to release ‘up to 100 million barrels’ of petroleum reserves
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he hoped the agreement which G7 countries struck would ‘shield households and businesses from price shocks’.