Personal Finance & Investing
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100 years in jail for members of Bradford gang that dealt drugs worth millions
11 men and one woman have been jailed for drug and money laundering offences.
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‘Overflowing bins’ and fly-tipping warning amid plans to ditch York recycling boxes
Bins in York could be left overflowing with rubbish unless some homes are given larger ones as part of recycling collection changes, the council’s opposition group has warned. Liberal Democrat activist Luke Draper said York Council should...
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Our money should be spent on making the NHS actually work properly - Sarah Todd
These ramblings shouldn’t get too personal but every so often something happens that is perhaps worth reflecting on within these column inches.
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‘A waste of money:’ Nothing CEO argues ‘you’re paying more and getting less’ with an iPhone Duo — but that hasn’t stopped the rise of sketchy pre-order bots
Nothing's CEO reckons the iPhone Duo's lack of features makes it bad value, while scams and sketchy bots also present risks to careless buyers.
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Blocking Rosebank would cost £11bn, campaigners say as decision looms
Refusing permission for the drilling of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea would mean thousands of lost jobs and cost the UK economy almost £11 billion over the next decade, its developers have said, as a Government decision looms.
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Raising gaming machine tax could put 3,800 casino jobs at risk, report warns
The Government is reportedly considering an increase in the rate of machine games duty, which typically stands at 20% on profits.
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Households to see water bills cut as regulator fines failing suppliers
Ofwat stressed that changes to bills are ‘affected by a range of factors and the effect will vary by company and customer type’
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IMF chief urges the US and other wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the United States and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing heaviest on low-income countries
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Are Burnham’s Brexit promises distracting him from an impending food crisis?
In The Room hosts Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson say Whitehall risks too much focus on long-term EU ambitions while more immediate pressures build around diesel, farming and food security. Report by Maja Anushka
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Bumble dating app agrees £980 million takeover deal sending shares soaring
Shares in the group jumped 57 per cent overnight after the deal was announced
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Fire safety works in York flats gutted by blaze approved
Fire safety works planned in a York block of flats gutted by a blaze two decades ago have been approved.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Malton this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Malton, according to petrolprices.com.
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New fears over iconic business in Harrogate's Victoria Shopping Centre
“A buyer may prefer a selected group of stores that it believes can trade profitably, rather than assume responsibility for the entire estate”
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Ledger to review sales and anti-tamper policies after $93 million hardware-wallet supply chain attack — rogue LTE chip implants reportedly stole users’ recovery phrases
"Physical supply chain tampering is a risk for the whole industry"
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Germany’s sugar tax passed by cabinet after last-minute agreement
Soft drinks with high sugar content could be more expensive in Germany from mid-2027 under a new tax that was approved by federal leaders on Wednesday.
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Labor’s bill to cut private health insurance rebate blocked by Greens over pensioner carve-out
Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to end private health cover by 2028-29 as a result of Albanese government’s proposal
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Trump faces fresh economic nightmare as food and gas prices soar before midterms
Consumer prices likely surged in September, driven by rising gasoline and food costs, and adding to a string of unfavorable developments for President Donald Trump
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Firm sees revenue rise to £17.2 million - with increase of 8 per cent
The firm's revenue reached £17.2 million in the year to March 31, up from £15.9 million the previous year.
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UK households could be owed up to £180 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households who do not watch live TV or BBC iPlayer could claim a TV Licence refund of up to £180, while over-75s could get a free licence.
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Airtel Money slips from float price as unconditional trading starts
Earlier this month, the company launched its Initial Public Offering at a roughly £5.3 billion valuation.
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Work starts on new homes near York – partly funded by second property tax
Work is underway to build new affordable homes in Shipton by Beningbrough near York.
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Recruiter Robert Walters hails growth in UK operations after hefty job cuts
The firm’s net fees on its UK market grew 10% to £13.2 million year-on-year in the quarter to September.
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Man allegedly tops up card at Selby petrol station before leaving without paying
Police release CCTV after a man allegedly left a Jet Fuel petrol station in Selby without paying for a top-up card.
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'Overflowing rubbish' and fly-tipping warning unless York HMOs get bigger bins
'Overflowing bins' and fly-tipping warning amid plans to ditch York recycling boxes v.1
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Heathrow boss calls for Burnham to get behind third runway scheme
Thomas Woldbye warned that investment could be lost overseas unless there is certainty over the expansion plan.
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Fire safety works in York flats gutted by blaze approved
Fire safety works planned in a York block of flats gutted by a blaze two decades ago have been approved.
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IEA warns European diesel prices could rise as crunch lasts into 2027
Europe could face renewed wholesale diesel price rises in the coming weeks, the International Energy Agency warned on Wednesday, as disrupted supplies leave markets tight well into 2027 despite recovering Gulf oil output.
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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month
Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability
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Cheap North East houses on sale for less than £10,000 each - see where
From a £9,000 terrace to a £10,000 two-bedroom home, see three North East houses heading to auction.
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Work starts on first schemes funded by second homes premium
Construction has started on the first affordable homes to be funded through a council tax premium on second homes.
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What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
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£8.4m Newton Aycliffe factory project 'paused over inheritance tax changes'
Newton Aycliffe’s £8.4m factory project, potentially supporting more than 500 jobs, is paused amid uncertainty over inheritance tax on SSAS pensions from April 2027.
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.
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Taiwan plans to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska pipeline project
Taiwan planned to buy liquefied natural gas from a U.S. project after extraction and could invest up to $4.4 billion in it
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Have a look inside this period home for sale in a popular York area
A three-bedroom period home has hit the market in Holgate, York, for £450,000.
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Work starts on new homes near York – partly funded by second property tax
Work is underway to build new affordable homes in Shipton by Beningbrough near York.
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UK firms are spending more on AI than ever before, but still think data is holding them back
Britain's AI spend is rising
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Erskine shopping centre changes hands for first time since 1980s in £21m deal
Bridgewater Shopping Centre in Erskine, near Glasgow, has been sold to Greenridge Investment Management for around £21m in its first ownership change since the 1980s.
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Man allegedly tops up card at Selby petrol station before leaving without paying
Police release CCTV after a man allegedly left a Jet Fuel petrol station in Selby without paying for a top-up card.
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Selby shopping centre wins gold at prestigious Yorkshire in Bloom Awards
Market Cross, a shopping centre in Selby, has won gold in this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom Awards.
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Calls for ban on ‘two-tier pricing’ for car insurance with millions affected
‘Too many consumers have already been pushed out of driving or into financial peril’
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The UK's lowest-rated bank has been revealed – with queues the biggest complaint
A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers liked best
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Cheapest Bradford petrol and diesel prices revealed – see the full list
TO help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford, according to petrolprices.com
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Chancellor in online marketplace tax crackdown as he plots ‘white van man’ Budget
It comes amid growing concern that Chinese retailers are using online marketplaces to undercut British competitors by evading the 20 per cent VAT on all their sales
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for ripping off customers
Under consumer law, businesses must show customers the total price, including any mandatory fees, clearly and from the outset
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Second homes council tax premium funds first 26 affordable homes in North Yorkshire
The homes are being built in Hunmanby, on the coast, and Shipton by Beningbrough, near York. The council is contributing £875,000 raised through the premium,
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Council ‘physically ran out of money’ and borrowed charity cash, report finds
Whitby Town Council ‘physically ran out of money’ to pay its bills and borrowed tens of thousands of pounds from charity reserves without formal approval or public explanation, an independent investigation has concluded.
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Inventor sues employers for £366m over work on 'high-tech plaster' that made billions
The case is set for a six-week trial in 2028
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First cod, now two popular fish and chip alternatives are under threat
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Bradford bank ranked WORST in Yorkshire amid long wait complaints
A Santander branch has been ranked as the worst in Yorkshire, with customers complaining of long waits and poor service.
