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Cryptocurrency
Discover more about Cryptocurrency with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Sovereign AI isn't just where your data lives
Sovereign AI requires control over data, infrastructure, governance and decisions
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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.
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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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CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions
CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids
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Poundland could go into administration ‘within days’ risking thousands of jobs
Around 12,000 jobs at 600 stores are said to be at risk at the group that was bought for just £1 in summer of 2025
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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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Can the RAM crisis get any worse? Quite possibly, as Intel CEO reportedly predicts another 2 to 3 years of pain, and DDR4 price has shot up 24% over the last 3 months
Intel's CEO reckons the RAM shortage will last for pretty much the rest of the decade.
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The one thing Brits can't stop talking about as autumn Budget draws closer
New research reveals how long Brits spend talking about money, why 68 lose sleep over financial worries ahead of the autumn budget this month
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What Germany's proposed electricity tax cut could mean for your bills
Germany's conservatives have once again promised to cut to electricity tax for private households. Here’s what the proposed changes could mean for residents in the country.
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Whitby man, 79, quits smoking after 65 years with council support
A 79-year-old man from Whitby has quit smoking after 65 years, saying his health has improved and he is saving around £200 a month following support from
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Man who ran rogue waste transfer station near village homes ordered to pay £70,000
A man convicted of running a rogue waste transfer station just yards from village homes has been ordered to pay almost £70,000 in a confiscation order handed down by the courts.
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Government announces regulation - but no price cap on heating oil
The government has promised heating oil customers better regulation of the sector after prices doubled in a year – but not a price cap.
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Takeaway that has 'weekly turnover of around £3,000' put up for sale
The family’s plans included delivering curries to customers and building a larger takeaway operation.
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Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.
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Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to?
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Sharp decline in Yorkshire businesses sparks concerns over jobs and investment
A sharp decline in established businesses is threatening jobs and growth across Yorkshire and the Humber, according to a report from Allica Bank.
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UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump – IMF
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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Swinney recommits to triple lock for an independent Scotland despite backlash
SNP First Minister John Swinney recommits to the pension triple lock in an independent Scotland amid a row over UK pension changes and claims of misleading Scots.
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York police cadets tackle giant inflatable obstacle course for hospice charity
Police cadets took part in a giant inflatable obstacle run at York's Esrick Park to raise money for St Leonard's Hospice.
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Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off as SNP says Burnham broke promise
SNP accuses Andy Burnham of breaking cost-of-living promises as five-year mortgage rates hit 6, leaving Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off.
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Sick employees are costing the UK economy over £241bn every year — and things may only get worse as AI takes over
The productivity drain is real
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£25 million investment transforms North Yorkshire country resort
The historic Aldwark Manor country estate has been transformed following a multi-million pound investment.
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Rent spikes in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears
Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.
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The subscription squeeze: How monthly payments became a new cost of living
From Netflix and Spotify to AI tools and cloud storage, subscriptions are becoming a growing part of household budgets despite years of financial pressure
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Bradford MP pledges to fight for secure and affordable homes as investment grows
A Secure Home Is Where Bradford’s Future Thrives
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New Brexit deal could be major boost for farming, Burnham says
New talks with Brussels scheduled for next month will be a chance for Britain to improve trade conditions significantly for farmers, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said yesterday, in the latest sign that he favours a much closer relationship with the bloc.
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Firm lands major deal with £1.1 billion UK builders’ merchant
"As we continue to grow, they're a trusted partner who can support us every step of the way."
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York police cadets tackle giant inflatable obstacle course for hospice charity
Police cadets took part in a giant inflatable obstacle run at York's Esrick Park to raise money for St Leonard's Hospice.
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Yorkshire Farming Conference to return in 2027 after successful debut
The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to Harrogate in January 2027 following a successful debut earlier this year.
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The risks of dying without a valid will explained
Many people put off making a Will, assuming it will be expensive, complicated, doesn’t apply to them or simply feel uncomfortable thinking about it.
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Yorkshire Farming Conference to return in 2027 after successful debut
The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to Harrogate in January 2027 following a successful debut earlier this year.
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Yorkshire poultry firm invests millions to cut emissions and energy use
Soanes Poultry has invested £2.5 million in a major refrigeration upgrade to cut carbon emissions.
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Card surcharge ban used as ‘cover’ for larger price increases by Australian businesses, experts say
‘Round-up’ pricing in items such as coffee suggests increases are exceeding the typical 1.5% surcharge fee
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Yorkshire poultry firm invests millions to cut emissions and energy use
Soanes Poultry has invested £2.5 million in a major refrigeration upgrade to cut carbon emissions.
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Sydney trader caught working from Singapore after employer tracks laptop to hotel
Xe had already turned down Graham’s request from September 2025 to relocate to Singapore for a year
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After a year of gloom, Scottish firms see signs the economy is turning
Business sentiment has climbed to its strongest level in more than a year, while expectations for sales and profits have also improved
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IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
World Economic Outlook says states’ oil stocks are low and budgets are overstretched, as it upgrades UK GDP growth forecast for 2026
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Bradford taxi firm to freeze fares through Christmas despite rising fuel costs
Local Cars Bradford has pledged to keep taxi fares unchanged through Christmas and into the New Year despite rising fuel costs.
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Bishop Auckland pub named after Grand National winner goes on market for £250,000
A County Durham pub which recently closed and saw its landlords step down after just a year is now on the market for £250,000.
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ScotRail makes over £250k on £10 minimum fare tickets as staff pocket thousands
ScotRail raised £268,560 from £10 minimum fares between July 1 and September 29, with conductors earning £13,428 commission, an FOI reveals in Scotland.
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Scarborough Railway Station: Work on £6.68m station redevelopment set to start early next year
Work on the £6.68 million redevelopment of Scarborough Railway Station will start next year after plans were approved despite concerns.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being filled again after repeated repair blunders
Originally budgeted at $2 million for America 250 preparations, costs for the restoration project have since climbed past $16 million
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Sharp decline in Yorkshire businesses sparks concerns over jobs and investment
A sharp decline in established businesses is threatening jobs and growth across Yorkshire and the Humber, according to a report from Allica Bank.
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Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF
High valuations and debt put sector in danger, while fund also warns on government borrowing and cyber-attacks
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UK households to face sharper rise in inflation than previously thought, IMF warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts
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IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but says economies will slow in 2027
The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, but it's forecasting growth at a still sluggish 3.1%
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Pot Bank Roundabout Approved 13 Oct: 13 Trees, 960 Homes
The bigger Pot Bank roundabout was approved on 13 October. What it looks like, the 13 trees to be felled, and why up to 960 west Harrogate homes depended on it.