Business & Entrepreneurship
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US drone company owned by Google's former CEO won a Department of War competition with a huge lead — but that was not the biggest surprise
Eric Schmidt's drone firm won the Pentagon's latest Drone Dominance round
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Manchester City charges: The intricate web spun to con the Premier League
The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.
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Canada’s first major LNG export terminal plans to double its capacity
The multinational owners of Canada’s first large-scale liquefied natural gas export terminal have agreed to a C$33 billion expansion in British Columbia
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Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
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Scottish business confidence plummets, report finds
Business confidence in Scotland fell 19 points during September to 36%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.
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Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the U.S. owner of steelmaker Stelco of betraying Canadian workers after it announced layoffs it attributed in part to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs — tariffs Cleveland-Cliffs’ chief executive has publicly championed
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US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from a top European anti-corruption watchdog
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Menopause supplements costing hundreds no better than 6p multivitamins, Which? finds
Supplements aimed at menopausal women that cost hundreds of pounds annually are no better than standard 6p daily multivitamins, according to a consumer watchdog.
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Anger over 8 mile diversion to reach Norton and Malton
Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is extending a one-way closure of Welham Road, in Norton from today (Wednesday 30th September) closing the St Nicholas Street diversion route and forcing motorists to divert 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 for two weeks....
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York-based accountants launch property finance division
A new property finance service has been launched to support developers, investors, and business owners by a major York-based accountancy firm.
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EastEnders and Emmerdale soap star who went from North East city to remarkable career
Sunderland-born Debbie Arnold built a remarkable TV career spanning EastEnders, Corrie, Emmerdale and more.
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Media outlets say White House will impose a ‘complete ban’ if Trump wins legal battle
Trump’s attempts to justify press ban are being used as ‘weapons’ against due process, lawyers say
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York-based accountants launch property finance division
A new property finance service has been launched to support developers, investors, and business owners by a major York-based accountancy firm.
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Harrogate Spring Water Confirms Rotary Wood Appeal
Harrogate Spring Water confirms a national planning appeal over its factory expansion onto Rotary Wood, triggering an immediate clash with Tom Gordon MP and the Pinewoods Group.
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Woman accused of cutting skyscraper worker’s safety ropes 12 stories up
The man was left hanging on to a cornice on the building some 150ft off the ground
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Wells Fargo fires one of the ‘Cornell 7’ accused gang raping fellow student: report
The former Chi Phi member had worked for the bank since 2022, according to a report
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North Yorkshire Council approves £350,000 contract to rebuild collapsed Knaresborough Viaduct Terrace wall
A contract worth an estimated £350,000 is set to be awarded to reconstruct the collapsed retaining wall at Knaresborough’s Viaduct Terrace.
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£25million North East flood scheme approved to protect industry and infrastructure
Work on a major £25m flood defence project near Hartlepool is expected to begin in early 2027.
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OpenAI Gets Sued Over the Hugging Face Hack
A nonprofit in California is doing what Hugging Face has not—attempting to hold OpenAI legally accountable for the actions of its agents.
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Man City scandal: A by-the-numbers look at how the club was transformed by the Abu Dhabi takeover
The reputation of Manchester City and its Abu Dhabi ownership has been shredded after the club was found guilty of more than 100 charges of financial wrongdoing in one of the biggest scandals in English soccer history
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Coffee company moves to new North East roastery with production set to double
Rounton Coffee has taken on a 6,000sq ft unit at Teesside Industrial Estate in Thornaby, three times the size of its former HQ, The Granary, near…
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£110,000 cash boost to tackle trespass crime on York railway line
Network Rail has announced a £110,000 cash boost to tackle trespassing, cable theft and vandalism on the East Coast Main Line, from Scotland to…
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Eiffel Tower boss to resign after female staff removed during Hindu delegation visit
Staff at the iconic Paris landmark went on strike in protest over ‘unacceptable’ management instructions
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OpenAI CEO announces new AI agent and avoids mention of security concerns at developer conference
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has introduced a new AI agent called Dot, described as “remarkably capable, always-on.”
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Street drinkers 'urinate on Kirkgate Market' amid bid to sell booze nearby
The applicant has requested permission to sell alcohol between 7am and 11pm
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Teacher who told colleagues he’d love to ‘watch’ them perform sexual act banned
Russell Gregory sent ‘sexually motivated’ messages to several junior staff members, a misconduct panel found
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US targets Iran's military supply chain as the status of diplomatic talks remains uncertain
The U.S. has targeted people and firms around the globe that it has accused of being financial facilitators or enablers of Iran’s military supply chain
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AI could create 379,000 jobs and add £38bn to Yorkshire economy by 2030
Artificial intelligence could create hundreds of thousands of new jobs in Yorkshire and the Humber, according to University of York researchers.
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Current EU settlement ‘not working’, cabinet minister admits
The PM admitted ‘Brexit has done more harm than good’ in his major speech on Tuesday
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OpenAI’s Dots Are Always-On AI Agents—and Its Answer to Meta’s Muse
These cute agents are designed to connect to your apps and tackle multistep tasks.
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Give BrewDog ‘second chance’ says new owner as it invests £50m
US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray, which took over in March, says it will improve beers, pubs and working conditions
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Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
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'Soul destroying' - £3,000 of damage after 'arson' at Yorkshire community centre
An alleged arson at a community centre in Scarborough has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.
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Counterfeit medicine trade: how online pharmacies are selling deadly fake painkillers across Europe
Euronews Deadly synthetic opioids disguised as legitimate painkillers are being sold online across Europe, as counterfeit medicines linked to multiple deaths in the Netherlands expose the dark side of e-commerce. EU authorities seized over...
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Nigerian billionaire eyes US investors ahead of groundbreaking for $16B Kenya refinery
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has said Americans will be among the investors in the new East African $16 billion refinery, which is set to break ground on Wednesday, while insisting on African-led foreign investment
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AI could create 379,000 jobs and add £38bn to Yorkshire economy by 2030
Artificial intelligence could create hundreds of thousands of new jobs in Yorkshire and the Humber, according to University of York researchers.
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£110,000 cash boost to tackle trespass crime on York railway line
Network Rail has announced a £110,000 cash boost to tackle trespassing, cable theft and vandalism on the East Coast Main Line, from Scotland to…
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Urgent fraud warning after a new wave of scam calls in North Yorkshire
Over the last 72 hours, North Yorkshire Police have received more than 50 reports from members of the public about a scam in which criminals pose as police officers in an attempt to obtain personal and financial information. Victims report...
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Online pet store shut down after £6.3m 'unexplained transactions'
Investigators found that the company sold products to UK customers and used a UK-based contractor to handle returns.
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£350,000 rebuild approved for collapsed wall in Knaresborough
A contract worth an estimated £350,000 is set to be awarded to reconstruct the collapsed retaining wall at Knaresborough’s Viaduct Terrace.
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Economic toll of Iran war ‘unbearable,’ Qatar warns as talks continue
The war has choked shipping through Hormuz and disrupted Gulf exports. Qatar said it has continued to mediate between Washington and Tehran, warning that the fallout has now affected multiple sectors and not just energy.
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Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine
European and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn
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Mayors to hold Yorkshire Water to account under Andy Burnham's public control plans
Andy Burnham has unveiled plans for new laws to pave the way for public ownership of failing water firms, which would see greater public control over Yorkshire Water.
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All the major policy announcements in Burnham’s Labour conference speech
The prime minister has maintained a focus on the cost of living in his opening months
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Popular bakery set to offer special new item after years of customer requests
The collaboration comes after repeated customer requests.
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Man City found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financial rules, Premier League says
A statement from the English Premier League said an independent commission found that the club had arranged "sham" contracts and agreements to artificially inflate its revenues and reduce its costs. Manchester City have been found...
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Middleham Bridge: Repairs to cost £40,000 as council considers raising arch
Repairs to Middleham Bridge following a collision with an HGV are expected to cost around £40,000 — while longer-term plans could see the historic arch raised to reduce the risk of further strikes.
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Harrogate Spring Water to appeal refusal of bottling plant expansion
Campaigners have vowed to continue their fight against controversial plans to expand Harrogate Spring Water’s bottling plant after the company confirmed it will appeal against their refusal.
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U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy
U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in August, but the American labor market remains resilient in the face of higher energy costs caused by the fighting with Iran
