Personal Finance & Investing
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Questions about Northern Powerhouse Rail electrification plans for Hull need to be answered
Countless promises have been made to ensure the North of England is given the same economic opportunities afforded to London and the South East.
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Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value
Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation
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Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock
The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.
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UK economy grew unexpectedly by 0.1% in August
The services sector led the stronger-than-anticipated GDP reading, with economists having forecast a contraction
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New £3.8m fund launched to help East Riding residents struggling with bills
The Crisis and Resilience Fund is offering vital support to people facing financial hardship across East Riding.
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Student gets permanent role with bank after winning 2 awards in same year
He has since secured a permanent role with the bank.
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Councillor has 'real concern' over £400,000 Bradford Council decision
This will be funded by “de-prioritising” £400,000 which had been planned for cultural events such as markets, festivals and concerts across the district.
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Senior Victorian public servants hid loss of up to $285m from Covid grants given to ineligible businesses
Whistleblowers applauded as Ibac finds ‘decisions were made to withhold information about the magnitude of the loss’
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Three in four Scottish firms expect price rises as costs pile on pressure
Scottish business confidence has returned to positive territory, but most firms still expect to raise prices amid continuing pressure on revenues and profits
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South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index sinks more than 7% as tech sell-off deepens
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index has dropped by more than 7% as a sell-off of technology shares deepened after U.S. stocks fell on hotter-than-expected inflation data
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State lawsuits accuse OpenAI of ignoring its own safety warnings for profit: 'All these harms were foreseeable and avoidable'
Several US states have sued the company, alleging that ChatGPT is harming the public.
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Work begins on £20m Huddersfield market revamp after price hike
Work on the £20m revamp of Huddersfield’s Grade II* Listed market hall has officially begun.
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Increases to Real Living Wage hourly rates
The new rates will benefit workers at almost 17,000 employers.
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Full list of historic UK buildings to receive major government funding
A total of 74 sites ‘at the heart’ of communities will receive funding from the government for repairs and renovations
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Bingley Pool: Council rules out funding £8.6m reopening as campaigners face uncertain future
Bingley Pool will cost £8.6m just bring it back to use – and Bradford Council bosses now say the building has “no role in the Council’s future leisure strategy.”
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Massachusetts town under fire for removing its LGBTQ crosswalk
The town had repainted nine of its 10 pride crosswalks last year using donated funds, which cost nearly $8,000 through private contributions
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Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank
Resolution Foundation says ‘crude changes’ to benefits system would probably make it harder for people to work
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Mapped: Areas with highest rent costs revealed as asking prices hit record peak
The average monthly private advertised rent across Britain, excluding London, has topped £1,400 for the first time, Rightmove said
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Half a million UK workers to get pay boost as real living wage rises
Ikea and Uniqlo are two of the companies who pay the real Living Wage
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75-year-old 'fake heiress' added to FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list
She allegedly obtained approximately $14.7 million from one bank and defrauded other financial institutions
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Trump insider gets lucrative job picking which acts will perform at Kennedy Center
His compensation package was not disclosed but a job posting for the role indicated a salary range of $270,000-$290,000
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OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares
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£2m question over future of Stockton alleygates branded an 'eyesore' like a 'prison'
After 25 years of alleygates in Stockton, are they still a crime deterrent which has stood the test of time, or have times changed?
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Catterick soldier who made 'homemade cannon' jailed for terror-linked offences
A Catterick Garrison soldier who made explosives and a “homemade cannon” while promoting extreme right-wing views has been jailed.
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Grace Hopper Celebration for women in computing canceled two weeks out — AnitaB.org says registrations and sponsorships fell short of covering costs
The nonprofit’s tax filings show a $14.6 million loss in 2024 as GHC attendance fell.
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Arkansas school sues teen after payroll mix-up gives her $12,000 in bank account
The lawsuit accuses the teen of conversion and unjust enrichment by acting as the owner of the money, which is a felony
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GlobalFoundries to open 2 new chip plants in New York with $21 billion in financing from Japan
Semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company GlobalFoundries Inc. says it plans to open two chip-making factories in Malta, New York, financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan
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Lack of promised profit could tank the global economy if the AI bubble pops, IMF warns
IMF warns of widespread disruption
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Crooked Crook accountant splashed out on holidays and Aston Martin in £3.3m tax fraud
A disgraced County Durham businessman who had offices across the North East pocketed more than £3m through his tax fraud crimes - splashing out on luxury holidays and an Aston Martin
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A Harrogate hotel group’s £10m investment programme is paying off
”We’ve taken a six-year look at what Cedar Court needs to be for the next generation of our guests in Harrogate”
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Trump administration promises social security recipients 3.6% increase in 2027
‘Seniors have spent years watching their expenses outpacing their benefits’ advocate says
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US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
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The small print of a free spin: what ‘no deposit’ actually means
You’ve signed up to an online casino, received 50 free spins and won £2.30. But for that money to actually end up in your account, you’ll first have to place bets totalling £23 to meet the 10x wagering requirements.
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Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world.
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IMF chief urges US to rein in $40 trillion debt as poor countries ‘pay the price’
Rising debt levels and global inflation, partly resulting from high energy costs due to the Iran war, have pushed interest rates to multidecade highs
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How we could build 30K affordable homes in York – and where they could go
There‘** s a reason why homes now are unaffordable, says Geoff Beacon – and a way to change that** Income inequality is rising in the UK – but wealth inequality is worse. p The richest one per cent of the UK population holds a share of...
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Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks
Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.
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North Yorkshire soldier who had ‘homemade cannon’ jailed for terror-linked offences
North Yorkshire soldier Mark Broadhurst has been jailed after making explosives and a homemade cannon while promoting extreme right-wing views.
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Harrogate Town Council Maps Out 2031 Referendum Target for Neighbourhood Plan
In a series of clarifications provided by Town Clerk Iona Taylor, the council detailed the finances, public timelines, and the scope of a new £42,000
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£15m sewage upgrade in Pannal to support 2,000 planned homes, Yorkshire Water confirms
A £15m upgrade to the wastewater network around Pannal and south-west Harrogate is intended to support future housing growth, with Yorkshire Water confirming
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Luxury car manufacturer reveals it will close dealership at prominent Bradford site
A luxury car manufacturer has confirmed it will be closing its dealership in Bradford.
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Michigan communities invest millions in their rivers. Will it bring returns?
Communities in Michigan are investing heavily in river restoration projects, hoping for environmental and economic benefits
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WoW: Forever has a new kind of ban to deal with real money trading
Time isn't money, friend.
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North Yorkshire soldier who had ‘homemade cannon’ jailed for terror-linked offences
North Yorkshire soldier Mark Broadhurst has been jailed after making explosives and a homemade cannon while promoting extreme right-wing views.
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York nursery sold to first-time childcare buyers as founder retires
The Wendy House nursery in York has been sold following the decision of its founder to retire.
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FTSE 100 closes higher despite hot US inflation
In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended up 74.53 points, 0.7%, at 10,724.86.
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Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over funding
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UK economy predicted to decline ahead of Budget
It comes after the UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, amid a boost from AI investment.
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US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under Trump
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£30m Transporter Bridge funding could be freed up as repair plans move forward
Tens of millions could be put towards fixing the Transporter Bridge, even if it is not deemed a transport project. Currently, a £30m allocation from Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) can only be used on the landmark if it is restored to full working order.