Personal Finance & Investing
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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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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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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.
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Bank of America fined $1.2bn over failing to stop money laundering
The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.
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Glasgow medtech firm secures £3.4 million to advance robotic surgery technology
Glasgow-based Nami Surgical has secured £3.4m in funding, including £2m from the Scottish National Investment Bank, to advance its robotic surgery technology and create five jobs.
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Failure to approve Rosebank would cost UK billions, report finds
A report warns the UK could lose £10.8bn in economic value and thousands of jobs if ministers fail to approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea projects, as Oxfam Scotland dismisses the findings.
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Asian shares trade mixed after US stocks edge back from their record after profit reports
Asian shares are trading mixed, as market interest in computer chips and artificial intelligence continued to support some global shares
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North Yorkshire sea cadets launch £3.5million fundraiser for new HQ
North Yorkshire Council has granted planning permission for brand-new headquarters for the Filey Sea Cadets. The new headquarters will be on the existing Southdene Pavilion site, marking a major milestone in a project that has been ten...
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Leeds corner shop front smashed in early hours raid for cash and vapes
Burglars targeted Della Mini Market in Harehills
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Calls for ban on ‘two-tier pricing’ for car insurance with millions affected
Some motor insurance customers could find themselves being charged rates higher than they might pay on a credit card if they cannot pay for an annual policy up front, according to Which?
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Some hake and coley stocks suffering from population decline, consumers warned
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring and Atlantic bluefin tuna in UK waters.
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1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests
A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1 as forecasters warned household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January.
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Cryptocurrency exchange founded by Reform donor Ben Delo sued for £20m
Former investor alleges BitMEX sold products in UK despite not being regulated by Financial Conduct Authority
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Council PAUSE market rent rise after traders raise concerns
The council carried out a consultation with traders over the summer, seeking views on options to help make the market financially sustainable.
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US hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering, sanctions laws
The U.S. Treasury Department says it’s imposing $1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for allegedly violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws
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UK high street bosses urge chancellor to cut cost of employing young people
Retailers call on John Healey to reduce national insurance contributions threshold in his first budget
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Minnesota State weighs plan to transfer money from two-year colleges to help struggling universities
Minnesota State is considering reallocating millions from its colleges to support two financially unstable universities
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Pickleball franchisor files for bankruptcy as CEO admits business mistake
All clubs and franchise locations remain fully operational while the parent company restructures its debts in bankruptcy court
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Taxpayers could be out £40,000 if Moray councillor who moved to Cairo quits
If an under-fire Moray councillor decided to resign in the next three weeks, it would cost the taxpayer up to £40,000.
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Chancellor Healey told to raise taxes by £8 billion ahead of Budget
The Resolution Foundation called for the Budget on 28 October to hike taxes – including on pensioners
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Darlington charity's new boss warns of income crisis as losses mount
Darlington charity Tandem is losing money each month, as chief executive Mike Renton warns of financial pressure threatening its work helping people into jobs.
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Edinburgh’s new Arthur’s Seat gallery begins construction after £253,000 funding
Work has begun on a free, permanent Arthur’s Seat gallery at Edinburgh’s Dynamic Earth, backed by £253,000 in public fundraising and heritage funding.
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Poundland takeover talks continue despite union concerns
Retail trade union Usdaw said it was concerned the retailer could be moving closer to administration.
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I thought I had these 3 retirement topics figured out. Here’s why I changed my mind
Lessons for retirees and preretirees on target-date funds, TIPS funds, and asking for help
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Russia funnels nearly half its budget into war as social funds shrink
Russia’s 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and “coffin money” for soldiers’ families is cut by up to 95% in some areas.
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Jewellery firm director jailed over £266 million money laundering scheme
A decade-long investigation found Pure Nines was a front for delivering cash to jewellers Fowler Oldfield in Bradford and buying gold for shipment to Dubai.
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The Bradford company named one of Britain's best places to work
A Bradford accountancy firm has been named one of the UK’s best small companies to work for.
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Scottish investment fund backs 95 businesses with £43.6 million
The Investment Fund for Scotland has invested £43.6m in 95 businesses, helping companies access finance and attract private investment.
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Millions of pensions are going unclaimed in UK – here’s how to find yours
Older people with lost pensions could have even more valuable ones to discover
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DOJ ‘apologizes’ for running Trump’s taxpayer ads despite order to yank them off air
Ads aired in nearly 400 spots after a court order that blocks the government from running them. Millions of dollars have already been spent making them
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Heating oil market to be better regulated under plans to help households
The Competition and Markets Authority launched a study into the sector after the Middle East conflict sent the cost of heating oil soaring.
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York biotech firm's revenues rise 28 per cent to £1.5m as deals are struck
A year of strong growth has seen revenue rise and key commercial milestones reached.
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Glasgow union calls for battery bins after spate of bin lorry fires
GMB urges Glasgow City Council to install battery collection bins after bin lorry fires, warning residents not to put lithium batteries in household bins.
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Glasgow innovation district spin-outs secure £149.5m in investment
Glasgow Riverside Innovation District's first annual report highlights £149.5m in spin-out investment, new research facilities and community projects.
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FTSE fades after bright start amid tech worry
The FTSE 100 index ended down 5.95 points, 0.1%, at 10,650.33.
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Premier Inn owner warns tax hikes are costing investments and jobs
Whitbread boss urged Andy Burnham to freeze property taxes ahead of his first autumn Budget later this month
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Get ready for the Radeon price hikes: AMD reportedly raises GDDR6 prices for its GPU partners
Getting worse before it gets better.
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Fewer Britons plan to ringfence money for holidays abroad next year, says travel industry
Spain remains most popular destination as Britons book later in hope of better deals, Abta report finds
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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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Mapped: UK areas in drought as thousands issued supply warning ahead of winter
Rainfall was 80 per cent lower than average in September in some areas
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IMF issues new warning over UK inflation as energy bills threaten to rise
The IMF has raised its UK inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027, warning that the Middle East conflict could push up food and energy prices.
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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
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Independent regulator report says English football finances are 'dangerously exposed'
English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says.
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Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.
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12,000 jobs at risk as UK high street chain with 600 stores faces administration
600 stores and 12,000 jobs could be at risk as Poundland may face administration in just days.
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Company director jailed over £266m Bradford money laundering scheme
A company director has been jailed for his part in a £266m Bradford money laundering operation which police said was one of the biggest investigations of its kind in UK legal history.
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DWP bonus payment for State Pension, Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance
Eligible people receiving State Pension, Attendance Allowance or the guarantee credit part of Pension Credit during the qualifying week
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Store-bought hardware crypto wallets had secret chips installed that enabled stealing crypto recovery phrases — $93 million and counting stolen thanks to implanted eSIM and LTE modules in Ledger wallets
Hardware sold directly by Ledger appears safe, but some reseller supply chains may be compromised.
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Bellway cashflow surges 36 as builder prepares for slower year ahead
Bellway's adjusted operating cashflow rose 36 to £868.6m but the company expects a tougher trading environment in the year ahead
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York medical testing firm reports 32 per cent rise in revenue to £11.3 million
Abingdon Health has reported strong financial growth and a return to profitability at the adjusted EBITDA level.