Business & Entrepreneurship
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Anthropic lists ‘existential risks to humanity’ as one of its risk factors in IPO prospectus — 80 pages of risk factors dwarf business description as firm eyes $2 trillion debut
The company devoted nearly a third of its IPO prospectus to saying how bad things could go.
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PM announces new law to allow public ownership of water firms
Mayors will also be given new powers to hold failing water firms to account.
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The $60 billion products receiving tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting
The products range from timber and medical equipment to fireworks and dolls
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Sky customers to receive refunds after price rise notification 'error'
Sky customers are set to receive a refund after they were not notified about price rises in April.
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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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Amazon is spending $20 million to support water conservation on the Colorado River — but still won't say how much water it uses
Amazon is investing heavily to save Colorado River water
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NAMED - Two men charged after £1m cannabis grow uncovered in Northallerton
Two men have appeared in court charged with offences linked to the discovery of a £1m cannabis grow in Northallerton.
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Work on Harrogate Spring Water's controversial expansion plans could begin in 2028 if water brand's appeal is successful
Harrogate Spring Water has confirmed it will appeal the refusal of its controversial expansion plans, meaning work could begin as early as 2028 if the challenge succeeds.
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Italy's top bank hit by an AI messaging scam which cost it nearly €100 million
Bank chairman believed he was talking to a lawyer
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Morocco’s first-ever female prime minister appointed by king
Her government is expected to make billions of dollars in investments linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, while seeking to deliver on promises to fight inflation, raise wages and create jobs
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Middle East oil exports rise as LNG traffic through Hormuz picks up
Months into the war with Iran, Gulf exporters are finding ways to keep oil and gas moving, but crossing Hormuz remains risky and some customers are still missing contracted cargoes.
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Baku Security Forum puts cross-border threats in focus
Euronews The Baku Security Forum brought together security and intelligence officials from different countries to discuss counterterrorism, emerging threats and stronger international cooperation. Security threats are increasingly crossing...
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Nvidia launches new AI safety program designed at stopping models escaping their sandboxes
Nvidia wants to control AI agents with hardware and software safeguards
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Manchester City charges: Premier League confirms club guilty of all charges related to financial rule breaches
The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
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Meta reveals new Enterprise Platform to help businesses harness its AI
Zuckerberg announces new Meta Enterprise Platform for businesses.
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Brendan Venter: Saracens face fines after director of rugby refuses media commitments
Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.
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Stellantis to halt four French plants for several days over supply shortage
The Italian-French-American carmaker has been hit by surging demand for electric vehicles, particularly from business customers.
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‘Redundant’ North East college building to be torn down by end of the year
A ‘redundant’ building at Hartlepool Sixth Form College is set to be demolished with no redevelopment yet planned.
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Iranian jet with passengers on board seized at Istanbul over €3m debt
Bailiffs boarded the Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 as passengers sat ready for departure and served a €3 million debt order before it could take off. The seizure came days after US secondary sanctions on Iran's aviation sector took effect, halving international flights at Tehran's main airport.
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Reform UK leapfrogs Labour on eve of Burnham’s first conference speech as leader
The YouGov poll shows Reform support rising by four points to 25 per cent, one ahead of Labour on 24 per cent
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Cheapest tin of own brand baked beans revealed as beans on toast price rockets
Beans on toast has risen 33 in price over the past decade, according to new research. See which supermarkets sell the cheapest baked beans for 27p.
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33 York and North Yorkshire businesses named as awards finalists
York Press BUSINESS iQ Awards 2026 names 33 finalists across 11 categories. Cally Beaton hosts the 35th-year ceremony at York Racecourse on Thursday…
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EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began
European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket
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Confidence is the new competitive advantage
Over a third of UK SMBs risk being permanently left behind
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15 and 17-storey office blocks proposed for former Yorkshire Post site
Revised plans for 15- and 17-storey offices, a bar and health clinic at Leeds’ former Yorkshire Post site could create jobs if approved.
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Coffee and cake help Boroughbridge care home raise funds for Macmillan
A coffee morning and bake sale took place at Boroughbridge Manor in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Major UK delivery firm issues delay warning to customers amid growing backlog
The issues are understood to be connected to an overhaul of Evri's network
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Italy's battery gold rush: Energy storage creates a new market
From paper projects to batteries now online: the energy market is changing and the value of storage is soaring worldwide
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Beauty suite and bar make good business fit in Brighouse, say planners
A beauty treatment suite is a great fit above a Brighouse bar, doubling business capacity in the same building, Calderdale planners say.
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Irn-Bru maker AG Barr says supply chain issues lost firm £10m in sales
The Scottish drinks firm said stock availability and customer service has normalised over the second half of the year.
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South West Water fined almost £8m for sewage spills
South West Water previously entered guilty pleas to pollution offences spanning six years.
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Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage in Channel
Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.
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The 37 car brands which owe £56m compensation to UK drivers over 9-year period
UK motorists who bought a car between 2006 and 2015 from 37 brands may be owed part of £56m set aside for compensation
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Sephora to run beauty departments in 100 M&S shops from next year
M&S said the move, which will create Sephora at M&S, is part of the ‘next step’ in the transformation of its fashion, home and beauty business.
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With midterms looming, Trump pitches distant $15B steel mill planned for Iowa
The Minnesota mine is set to create around 350 positions, while the steel plant in Iowa should supply at least 1,750 permanent jobs
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M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers
Beauty specialist will open branded areas in 100 Marks & Spencer stores and will sell its products on chain’s website
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‘KEEP OU-’: Banksy’s powerful anti-Brexit installation to go up for sale
Titled “Keep Ou T” and currently displayed ahead of Phillips' Frieze Week Modern & Contemporary Art Auctions in London, the artwork dates from 2019 and goes under the hammer next month. It's no stretch to assume that world famous and...
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Digital calling cards roll out for Yorkshire Water wastewater teams following successful trial
Yorkshire Water is introducing digital calling cards across its Customer Field Services (CFS) teams following a highly successful pilot. Powered by the
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Key financial assurance rebuilding work continuing at a steady pace
Key work to rebuild financial assurance for a West Yorkshire council is continuing at a steady pace, says its external auditors.
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Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company that provides vehicles to Ukraine
Estonian authorities say they have concluded that an arson attack in mid-August on a defense company that provides military vehicles to Ukraine was an act of sabotage commissioned by Russian security services
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The AI advantage is moving beyond the model
Enterprise AI advantage shifts from models to ecosystems
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Rescue operation launched after person falls into the river in York
A person fell into the river in York late last night. Emergency services and the York Rescue Boat team were called to the incident at the River Foss offHuntington Road at11.43pm. York and Acomb fire crews went to the scene. A North...
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Building the trust and partnerships that create affordable housing
Esh Construction strengthens affordable housing partnerships across North East and Yorkshire, delivering homes through land-led solutions and early…
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Sabotage halts Syria gas pipeline in latest attack on energy sector
Remnants of the so-called IS terrorist group have continued to target energy infrastructure after the fall of al-Assad in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor. Syria produces a fraction of its pre-war gas output against increasingly high...
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York tech firm named among UK’s best workplaces for fifth year running
Phoenix Software earned its latest recognition in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech 2026 list.
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Early Nvidia advisor says he's owed $1 billion in stock due to a 1993 vesting error, but Nvidia rejected settlement — 480x stock splits amount to around 4.5 million shares after splits
The 9,375 disputed options would have cost $468.75 to exercise in 1996, but he and his lawyers agreed that the statute of limitations worked against them.
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Journalist to be crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro after succession row
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the coronation in Fort Portal
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Cleaning company enters liquidation with debts above £15,000
A specialist cleaning company in Ripon, North Yorkshire, has gone into liquidation with debts exceeding £15,000.
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Bradford diesel prices hit an all-time high in ‘financial blow’ for households
The RAC estimates it now costs nearly £100 to fill a typical family car with diesel—£31 more than before the start of the Iran conflict.
