Personal Finance & Investing
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Result of crunch vote at £1 billion Scottish company revealed
The result of the crunch vote at the £1 billion Scottish company, forced by a US hedge fund, has been revealed
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Could France's bond turmoil force the ECB's hand?
The European Central Bank is expected to hold rates next week as France's bond sell-off tightens borrowing conditions across the eurozone, while ECB President Christine Lagarde has made clear that the first steps to tackle French debt woes must come from Paris, not Frankfurt.
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The tax rises and cuts to expect from the Budget – from inheritance to capital gains
The chancellor is preparing to deliver his first Budget on October 28
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How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable?
Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.
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Drug dealer who made more than £60,000 in cryptocurrency is jailed
A North Yorkshire drug dealer who took tens of thousands of pounds in drug payments in cryptocurrency as well as large cash sales, bought Rolex watches and employed runners, has been jailed.
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Ross Greer lifts lid on Greens financial woes and outlines Budget demands from SNP
Ross Greer lifts the lid on how the Scottish Greens borrowed £150,000 and scraped donations of £5 and £10 to fight the Holyrood election, as members gather in Inverness to debate the party's financial future.
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Row over £20,000 ‘incorrect’ public toilet charges
ALMOST £20,000 in water charges has been wrongly attributed to one of Whitby’s public toilets, local councillors have claimed.
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FTSE 100 slips as oil price hits five-month high
Oil and gas prices have risen strongly this week, adding to worries about high inflation weighing on economic growth around the world.
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How police uncovered cannabis dealer's bid to hide drug profits in cryptocurrency
A financial investigator’s work was key in proving the scale of big-time drug dealer Benjamin Dack’s crime, police have revealed.
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How police uncovered cannabis dealer's bid to hide drug profits in cryptocurrency
A financial investigator’s work was key in proving the scale of big-time drug dealer Benjamin Dack’s crime, police have revealed.
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Row over £20,000 ‘incorrect’ public toilet charges
ALMOST £20,000 in water charges has been wrongly attributed to one of Whitby’s public toilets, local councillors have claimed.
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Six men charged after theft of ‘high-value’ Pokemon cards from warehouse
Six men have been charged in connection with the theft of high-value Pokemon cards from a warehouse.
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Debts at dental business now in liquidation top £400,000
A Clifton Moor dental practice business has gone into liquidation with debts exceeding £400,000.
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Six men charged after ‘high-value’ Pokemon cards stolen from warehouse
26 boxes of collectable cards were allegedly stolen in the break-in
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The driveway tweak that could reduce the risk of your home flooding
About 54 per cent of front gardens in the UK are now concreted over, up from 46 per cent in 1991
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US banks have detected unvetted AI agents accessing customer bank accounts
Agentic AI is threatening online banking security
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Historic Scottish housebuilder defies market pressures to double profits
Cruden reports stronger sales and profits as it hails a pipeline of around 3,500 homes across Scotland.
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What is the state of the UK economy heading into next week’s Budget?
Next week, John Healey is expected to reveal plans for a number of cost-of-living measures while increasing taxes for banks and gambling firms.
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Pensioners ‘to lose £1,600’ under Labour’s plans to scrap triple lock
The government has said it will change the pension policy from 2030
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Expert warns HMRC can now raid bank accounts for unpaid tax money without permission
HMRC can now raid your bank account to claim unpaid tax money, without needing to go to court, warn experts.
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Lord Dave McCobb: 'It’s an outrage, and our part of Yorkshire deserves better'
Less than a minute will be shaved off rail journeys between Hull and Leeds following a £1bn investment in battery-electric trains, which could take until the end of 2034 to deliver, it has emerged.
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First Thing: Former DHS aide Lewandowski investigated over claims he profited from government role
Investigation marks a rare move by the DoJ against an ally of the US president
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 220 times face value on eBay
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £122.18 on eBay after attracting eight bids in an online auction.
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Thief steals luggage worth £1,500 from North Yorkshire train
Police have released these photographs after a theft from a North Yorkshire train. It happened at around 4pm on Monday 27 July. A man stole a suitcase from the luggage rack and left the train at Northallerton railway station with it. The...
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Expert warns HMRC can now raid bank accounts for unpaid tax money without permission
HMRC can now raid your bank account to claim unpaid tax money, without needing to go to court, warn experts.
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How Yorkshire entrepreneur went from £50,000 investment to £4.1bn business
Sir Richard Harpin, one of Yorkshire’s most successful entrepreneurs, shared the remarkable story behind building a £4.1 billion international company.
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BMW driver from Bradford fined for speeding in 30mph zone
A MOTORIST has been ordered to pay £176 in a fine and costs for speeding on the A65 at Coniston Cold.
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‘York households will pay the price for Labour’s controversial gas drilling decision’
York letters debate Labour’s Jackdaw gas drilling approval, rising energy bills, Doncaster Sheffield Airport plans, councillor allowances and Aberfan’s legacy.
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Expert warns HMRC can now raid bank accounts for unpaid tax money without permission
HMRC can now raid your bank account to claim unpaid tax money, without needing to go to court, warn experts.
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Scottish Greens call for new tax on frequent flyers to fund buses
Greens call for a tax on flights to fund buses
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Less product, same price: what is supermarket ‘shrinkflation’?
From chocolate bars to toothpaste, everyday products are getting smaller while prices stay the same. Known as “shrinkflation,” this is making groceries increasingly expensive for Europeans, who end up paying the same for less. #EuXl
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Durham NHS Trust faces £21.9m funding black hole months after 600 job cuts announced
An NHS trust facing mounting pressure has admitted its £22m funding gap is a "cause for concern", months after revealing plans to axe 600 jobs.
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UN climate fund promises $20 million for Nepal flood recovery, far short of billions needed
Disaster-hit Nepal will receive $20 million from the United Nations to help the Himalayan country recover from the devastating floods that killed thousands and destroyed buildings, schools, roads and dams resulting in billions of dollars of damages
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Drivers warned of road closure in Stamford Bridge later this month
Battle Flats Way, in Stamford Bridge, is set to close for repairs on November 18.
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Reset the Rates: The Herald's campaign for fairer business rates - all stories here
The Herald’s Reset the Rates campaign investigates Scotland’s business rates crisis and calls for six major reforms to protect businesses, jobs and high streets. Read all of our coverage here.
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How Yorkshire entrepreneur went from £50,000 investment to £4.1bn business
Sir Richard Harpin, one of Yorkshire’s most successful entrepreneurs, shared the remarkable story behind building a £4.1 billion international company.
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Jim Chalmers faces a world of hard choices where the solution to one problem makes the other worse
High inflation, low growth and rising unemployment can be added to the federal treasurer’s wall of worries
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£1 million funding boost announced for Keighley businesses
A FRESH round of funding is set to boost business growth and job creation in Keighley
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Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey prepares to announce budget next week
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Airport loan twice approved by councillors will be scrapped
A multi-million pound loan twice approved by the City of Doncaster Council will be scrapped if the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) approves the purchase of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, papers have revealed.
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How the Government can start winning back the trust of the countryside at next week’s Budget - Johnnie Furse
There aren’t many who consider the relationship between government and countryside to be a positive one. Over the past two years, we have seen more than 27 damaging policies that have hammered rural Britain, from the Family Farm Tax to proposals to restrict game shooting and ban trail hunting.
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Hull Fair: Parents warned about counterfeit squishy toys
More than £10,000 worth of dangerous fake toys and illegal prize giveaways were seized from rogue Hull Fair stalls following a major swoop by safety inspectors.
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Banks set to report stronger profits as they face prospect of tax hike
The announcements will come on the same week that Chancellor John Healey will deliver his autumn Budget statement.
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Cypriot police open investigation into Roman Abramovich's assets
Questions about the integrity of some of Abramovich's professional advisers, were raised earlier this month.
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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Was Maricarmen a manager at a property company? This is what we know
A Spanish news outlet says, citing companies register records, that Maricarmen Abascal was deputy board secretary at a property firm between 1994 and 1995. #EuropeNews
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Expert warns HMRC can now raid bank accounts for unpaid tax money without permission
HMRC can now raid your bank account to claim unpaid tax money, without needing to go to court, warn experts.
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Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
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Edinburgh diners offered cashback at independent restaurants through new app
Edinburgh diners have a chance to get up to 100 cashback on meals at 35+ independent restaurants with Shuffle, a £2.99-a-month app.
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Pub group Punch reveals jump in sales after snapping up 74 sites
Boss Andy Spencer said the company has started the new financial year with ‘real confidence’ despite economic pressures on the pub sector.
